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Liz, a 52-year-old homemaker, was having difficulties with an overactive thyroid that did not respond to normal treatment mea

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Question Liz, a 52 year-old homemaker, was having difficultieswith an overactive thyroid that did not respond to normal treatment measures. Finally, her primary care provider suggested that it was best to destroy the thyroid gland with medication and follow the ablation with synthetic hormone replacement therapy The replacement therapy would be much easier to regulate Lix was to be given doen of radionotive inotope 131 that would concentrate in her thyroid and destroy its tissues, Lizwin agreoble but became trightened when she was advised of the risks and concerns, especially those that involved the risk to others. What precautions were advised? (Note: Chook the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s recommendations to patients receiving 131 TRAI on the Internet for helpful information) Liz, a 52-year-old homemaker, was having difficulties with an overactive thyroid that did not respond to normal treatment measures. Finally, her primary care provider suggested that it was best to destroy the thyroid gland with medication and follow the ablation with synthetic hormone replacement therapy. The replacement therapy would be much easier to regulate. Liz was to be given doses of radioactive isotope 131 that would concentrate in her thyroid and destroy its tissues. Liz was agreeable but became frightened when she was advised of the risks and concerns, especially those that involved the risk to others. What precautions were advised? (Note: Check the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s recommendations to patients receiving 131 I RAI on the Internet for helpful information.) Please note the list of precautions is quite extensive. Your answer should reflect all of the precautions,
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