Which of the following nursing action would the nurse include when caring for a client with endemic goiter and experiencing respiratory symptoms?
A) Avoiding physical exertion.
B) Providing proper air circulation in the room.
C) Providing a diet high in iodine.
D) Elevating the head of the bed.

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Elevating the head of the bed can help improve breathing by allowing the client to breathe more easily. Avoiding physical exertion and providing proper air circulation can also be helpful, but they are not specific to respiratory symptoms in a client with endemic goiter. Providing a diet high in iodine may actually be contraindicated if the goiter is due to iodine excess, rather than deficiency.

Which of the Following Nursing Action Would the Nurse Include