When providing teaching to a client with hyperthyroidism that is prescribed radioactive iodine (RAI) to destroy thyroid tissue, which of the following would the nurse include?
A) Radioactive iodine (RAI) has no adverse effects.
B) Its effect is not apparent until the gland has secreted excess thyroid hormone.
C) RAI does not seriously affect other tissues.
D) The process may take several weeks or more.

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D  Radioactive iodine (RAI) primarily targets thyroid tissue and does not significantly affect other tissues. The therapeutic effects of RAI can take several weeks or more to become apparent as the thyroid tissue is gradually destroyed.

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