The client with hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis asks the nurse how long she will have to take thyroid medication. What is the nurse's best response?
A. "You will need to take the thyroid medication until the goiter is completely gone."
B. "The thyroiditis will be cured with antibiotics, and then you will no longer need the thyroid medication."
C. "You will need thyroid replacement hormone therapy for the rest of your life be-cause the thyroid gland function will not return."
D. "When your thyroid function studies indicate a normal blood level of thyroid hormones, you will be able to discontinue the medication."
C
Hashimoto's thyroiditis results in a permanent loss of thyroid function.
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