A patient is scheduled for a thyroidectomy. Which of the following should the nurse include when teaching this patient about recovery after the procedure?
A) There might be hormone replacement medications needed since the parathyroid glands will most likely also be removed.
B) Exercise will be restricted for up to six months after the surgery.
C) A low- or no-sodium diet will be prescribed.
D) Physical therapy sessions will need to be continued.
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