Thyroid replacement therapy is indicated for all EXCEPT which of the following conditions?
A. nontoxic goiter
B. cretinism
C. chronic thyroid infection
D. hyperthyroidism
D. hyperthyroidism
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a. Clarity of the instructions b. Severity of the disease c. Timing of the instructions d. Motivation of the patient
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a. Adalimumab (Humira) b. Prednisone (Deltasone) c. Capsaicin cream (Zostrix) d. Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
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The nurse should: 1. Have the parent console the child. 2. Feed the child. 3. Call the doctor for an order for a sedative. 4. Cluster the care and allow the child time to rest.