The nurse is reviewing the results of a client's laboratory studies to find the level of an important chemical that must be available to assist in the synthesis of thyroid hormones, or:
1. cortisol.
2. iodide.
3. calcitonin.
4. iodine.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Cortisol does not aid in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
Rationale 2: Iodide does not aid in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
Rationale 3: Calcitonin does not aid in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
Rationale 4: Iodine is involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
Global Rationale: Iodine is involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Cortisol, iodide, and calcitonin do not aid in the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
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