The nurse is preparing to administer Lugol's solution for the treatment of thyrotoxic crisis. The nurse explains to the client that this medication contains ________% potassium iodine, which will suppress the thyroid and relieve symptoms.
Record your answer rounding to the nearest whole number.

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At high concentrations iodine suppresses thyroid function. Lugol's solution, a mixture containing 5% elemental iodine and 10% potassium iodide, is given to hyperthyroid clients prior to thyroidectomy or during a thyrotoxic crisis.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Lugol's Solution for the Treatment