Read the Information in the Surgery Follow-Up Note: Mr

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Read the information in the surgery follow-up note: Mr. Shield's thyroid lab reports are still not where I want them to be. I will increase his medicine to help get him euthyroid. No lasting hypoparathyroidism from the surgery. Return for follow-up visit including lab testing in 1 month. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the information in the note?

A) The physician is satisfied that the patient is euthyroid and will not need additional labs.
B) The patient will continue to take medication to reach normal thyroid function.
C) The patient will require a follow-up visit in 2 months.
D) The patient will have to wait until the lab reports are available before he can have surgery.
E) The surgery caused the patient's parathyroid to overproduce hormones.