A client with hyperthyroidism is scheduled for surgery in a few days. Which collaborative intervention would address cardiovascular symptoms that may prevent the client from undergoing the procedure?
A)Nothing, because there is little effect on the quality of life in older adults.
B)Administration of antithyroid medications with propranolol
C)The ingestion of radioactive iodine, I-131
D)A combination treatment with levothyroxine (Synthroid)and amiodarone (Cordarone)

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A)Cardiovascular symptoms can be decreased rapidly by adding a beta-blocker, such as propranolol, to initial treatment with antithyroid medications. Levothyroxine increases thyroid hormone levels, so it would not be helpful for this client. Radioactive iodine treatment takes several weeks to take effect, and it doesn't directly address cardiovascular symptoms.
B)Cardiovascular symptoms can be decreased rapidly by adding a beta-blocker, such as propranolol, to initial treatment with antithyroid medications. Levothyroxine increases thyroid hormone levels, so it would not be helpful for this client. Radioactive iodine treatment takes several weeks to take effect, and it doesn't directly address cardiovascular symptoms.
C)Cardiovascular symptoms can be decreased rapidly by adding a beta-blocker, such as propranolol, to initial treatment with antithyroid medications. Levothyroxine increases thyroid hormone levels, so it would not be helpful for this client. Radioactive iodine treatment takes several weeks to take effect, and it doesn't directly address cardiovascular symptoms.
D)Cardiovascular symptoms can be decreased rapidly by adding a beta-blocker, such as propranolol, to initial treatment with antithyroid medications. Levothyroxine increases thyroid hormone levels, so it would not be helpful for this client. Radioactive iodine treatment takes several weeks to take effect, and it doesn't directly address cardiovascular symptoms.

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