The nurse would be correct in saying that the two common causes of primary hypothyroidism are:

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The most common cause of hypothyroidism is excess thyroid tissue destruction due to radioactive iodine therapy for hyperthyroidism. Spontaneous hypothyroidism is believed to be due to autoimmune response. Several studies have revealed a high incidence of antibodies for thyroid antigen in clients with spontaneous atrophy (Choice B). Other, less common causes include surgical removal (Choice C), Hashimoto's thyroiditis, overuse of antithyroid drugs (Choice D), and pituitary tumors or insufficiency that decrease the circulating levels of the thyroid-stimulating hormone.

The Nurse Would Be Correct in Saying That the Two