During a teaching session for a patient on antithyroid drugs, the nurse will discuss which dietary instructions?
a. Using iodized salt when cooking
b. Avoiding foods containing iodine
c. Restricting fluid intake to 2500 mL/day
d. Increasing intake of sodium- and potassium-containing foods
ANS: B
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