The nurse is providing instruction to a patient recently prescribed a radioactive iodine isotope.Which is the correct action of this medication?
A) Stimulates the synthesis of T3 and T4 hormones
B) Increases the storage of thyroxine before thyroid surgery
C) Destroys hyperactive thyroid tissue
D) Replaces deficient thyroid hormone
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