Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
5. A nurse instructs a client to eat a low-iodine diet before a thyroid study. A client should be told to avoid:
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
5. A nurse instructs a client to eat a low-iodine diet before a thyroid study. A client should be told to avoid:
. Shellfish.
. Coffee and chocolate.
. Dark-green leafy vegetables.
. Tap water unless it is run through a filter.
Test-Taking Tip
Eliminate caffeine and water as sources of iodine (Answers 2 and 4). Shellfish are the most obvious source of iodine.
Content Area: Adult Health, Endocrine; Integrated Process: Nursing Process, Implementation; Cognitive Level: Comprehension; Client Need/Subneed: Physiological Integrity/Basic Care and Comfort/Nutrition and Oral Hydration
Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort-Nutrition
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Answer 1 is correct because shellfish are high in iodine. Also, some brands of table salt should be avoided. Answer 2 is incorrect because coffee and chocolate are not rich in iodine. Answer 3 is incorrect because dark-green leafy vegetables are not rich in iodine. Answer 4 is incorrect because water is not rich in iodine.