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The correct answer is choice c. Verbalizing the importance of monitoring for medication side effects.

Choice A rationale:

Relieving constipation is not typically a priority for patients with Graves’ disease, as constipation is not a common symptom of this condition.

Choice B rationale:

While involving adolescents in their care decisions is important, allowing them to decide whether or not to take medication is not appropriate. Adherence to medication is crucial for managing Graves’ disease.

Choice C rationale:

Verbalizing the importance of monitoring for medication side effects is essential. Graves’ disease treatment often involves medications that can have significant side effects, and monitoring these is critical for effective management and patient safety.

Choice D rationale:

Developing alternative educational goals is not directly related to the immediate management of Graves’ disease. While educational support is important, it is not the primary nursing goal in this context.

Choice A rationale:

The correct answer. Apnea in premature infants, characterized by pauses in breathing lasting 5 to 10 seconds, is often due to immature central respiratory centers in the brain. These episodes are termed sleep or wakeful apnea and are a common phenomenon in premature infants. The compensatory rapid respiration that follows is the body's attempt to restore oxygen levels.

Choice B rationale:

There is no indication in the scenario that the infant is experiencing severe swings in blood pressure, which would be a concerning condition that would need medical attention.

Choice C rationale:

Premature infants require a neutral thermal environment, but this condition does not cause the specific respiratory pattern described in the question.

Choice D rationale: