NCLEX-RN
Free NCLEX RN Questions for Med Surg Questions
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Question 1 of 5
After treatment with radioactive iodine (RAI) in the form of sodium iodide 131I, the nurse teaches the client to:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: RAI often destroys enough thyroid tissue to cause hypothyroidism, requiring lifelong thyroxine replacement. Monitoring for hyperthyroidism is unnecessary post-treatment, and rest or assessing for hypertension/tachycardia are not primary concerns.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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