Which intervention is necessary to assist a patient with hypothyroidism to understand how he can live a full and normal life?
a. Teach the importance of taking antithyroid medication until it is no longer needed.
b. Encourage exercise to burn extra calories and maintain a normal weight.
c. Teach him to take care of energy needs through adequate nutrition.
d. Encourage treatment with thyroid re-placement therapy.
D
Hormones can adequately and effectively replace the missing thyroid hormone.
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