Read the information in the surgery follow-up note below: Impression/Plan Mr. Shield's thyroid labs are still not where I want them to be. We will increase his medicine to help get him euthyroid. No lasting hypoparathyroidism from the surgery. Return for follow-up visit including labs in 1 month. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the information in the note?
A. The surgery caused the patient's parathyroid to overproduce.
B. The author of the follow-up note is satisfied that the patient has euthyroid and will not need additional labs.
C. The patient will have to wait until the labs return before he can have surgery.
D. The patient will f/u in 1 month.
E. The patient will continue to take medication to reach normal thyroid function.
Answer: E
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