Which information will the nurse teach a patient who has been newly diagnosed with Graves' disease?
A) Exercise is contraindicated to avoid increasing metabolic rate.
B) Restriction of iodine intake is needed to reduce thyroid activity.
C) Antithyroid medications may take several months for full effect.
D) Surgery will eventually be required to remove the thyroid gland.
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