After several hours of treatment, K.B.'s condition stabilizes. The physician discusses two treatment options
with K.B. and his family: radioactive iodine (RAI) therapy, also known as I-131, and subtotal thyroidectomy.
What will be an ideal response?
K.B. is fearful of radiation treatment and asks you for your opinion. How would you
respond?
Clarify with K.B. and his family what they know about the risks and benefits of each therapy option.
Ask K.B. and his family to explain their fears related to radiotherapy. Clarify any misconceptions, and
provide accurate information regarding radiation. Facilitate the decision-making process, but do not
influence their decision. K.B. needs to understand that if he chooses the RAI or I-131 option, he will
most likely have to take a pill every day for the rest of his life to maintain a normal thyroid level. He
does not have a good track record with taking pills.
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