A Nurse Cares for a Client Who Has Hypothyroidism as a Result

A nurse cares for a client who has hypothyroidism as a result of Hashimoto's thyroiditis.The client asks,"How long will I need to take this thyroid medication?" How should the nurse respond?

A) "You will need to take the thyroid medication until the goiter is completely gone."
B) "Thyroiditis is cured with antibiotics.Then you won't need thyroid medication."
C) "You'll need thyroid pills for life because your thyroid won't start working again."
D) "When blood tests indicate normal thyroid function, you can stop the medication."