A patient with hyperthyroidism is prescribed propylthiouracil (PTU) .What should the nurse include in the teaching plan when explaining the mechanism of this medication?
A) Diverts iodine pathways
B) Causes formation of thyroid antibodies
C) Decreases the vascularity of the thyroid gland
D) Blocks iodine from binding with thyroglobulin
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