The nurse is preparing a patient for a thyroidectomy to treat hyperthyroidism. What statement by the patient indicates to the nurse that the patient understands the preoperative instructions?
A) "I know that I should avoid turning my head after surgery."
B) "I will need to increase my calorie intake after surgery to avoid weight loss."
C) "I will probably need thyroid replacement medication after surgery."
D) "I will avoid taking any thyroid or antithyroid drugs before surgery."
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