An LPN working in a family practice office talks to a client who recently received sodium iodine 131 for the treatment of hyperthyroidism. Which of the following assessments by the nurse is best?
A. Determine if the client has been experiencing any hair loss.
B. Ask the client to report sleeping patterns since treatment.
C. Obtain a diet history for the past 24 hours.
D. Take the client's vital signs and note any tachycardia.
D
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