The nurse is preparing a patient for a thyroidectomy to treat hyperthyroidism.What patient statement indicates to the nurse that the patient understands the preoperative instructions?
A) "I know that I should avoid turning my head after surgery."
B) "I will probably need thyroid replacement medication after surgery."
C) "I will avoid taking any thyroid or antithyroid drugs before surgery."
D) "I will need to increase my calorie intake after surgery to avoid weight loss."
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