The nurse is reviewing the health history of a patient.Which behavior is linked to increased probability of developing Grave disease?

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Primary hyperthyroidism is also known as Grave disease or toxic goiter.Medications containing iodine,such as amiodarone (an antidysrhythmic heart medication),can predispose to hyperthyroidism.In addition,it has been discovered recently that people who smoke have nearly twice the risk of developing hyperthyroidism when compared with nonsmokers.

The Nurse Is Reviewing the Health History of a Patient