Which outcome should the nurse anticipate for the client receiving treatment with radioactive iodine (Iodine-131) therapy?
A. The client will only temporarily accomplish the euthyroid state.
B. The client should limit fluid intake during the treatment.
C. The client will most likely require thyroid replacement therapy.
D. The client should avoid contact with others until the treatment is over.
Answer: C
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a. Intracellular b. Interstitial c. Intravascular d. Transcellular
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a. direct contact. b. indirect contact. c. vector. d. blood-borne method. e. droplets.
A patient is admitted with liver cirrhosis. The nurse realizes that this patient's immunity might be affected for which reason?
1. Interferon will not function in this patient. 2. White blood cells are stored in the liver. 3. Complement is made in the liver and has a role in inflammatory and immune responses. 4. Red blood cells are made in the liver.