A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) . The nurse includes which formation about the mechanism of action of this medication in the teaching plan?
A) Diverts iodine pathways
B) Causes formation of thyroid antibodies
C) Decreases the vascularity of the thyroid gland
D) Blocks iodine from binding with thyroglobulin
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