The Nurse Is Performing an Admission Assessment on an Older

The nurse is performing an admission assessment on an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Which assessment data is a risk factor for hypothyroidism? Select all that apply.

A) Taking oral furosemide (Lasix) for hypertension
B) Medical history of non-thyroid autoimmunity
C) Previous external radiation for neck cancer
D) Taking acetaminophen (Tylenol) routinely for arthritis pain
E) Compliance with 1800 calorie American Diabetes Association (ADA) diet