The Nurse Is Contributing to the Teaching Plan for a Patient

The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis who has progressed to hypothyroidism with a goiter. Which self-care instructions should the nurse recommend? (Select all that apply.)

A) Eat a soft diet.
B) Increase activity slowly.
C) Eat more foods high in iodine.
D) Keep home at a cool temperature.
E) Eat a high-carbohydrate, high-protein diet.
F) During low-energy periods, use anti-embolism stockings.