**1. A decrease in the thyroid hormone causes decreased metabolism, which leads to fatigue and hair loss. Show TEST-TAKING HINT: Often if the test taker does not know the specific signs/symptoms of the disease but knows the function of the system that is affected by the disease, some possible answers can be ruled out. Tetany and stiffness of the hands are related to calcium, the level of which is influenced by the parathyroid gland, not the thyroid gland; therefore, option "4" can be ruled out. All of the other three options relate to metabolism, which is regulated by the thyroid gland. The test taker must decide which option lists symptoms of decreased thyroid function Which clinical manifestation is present in a client with hypothyroidism?Overt hypothyroidism is associated with typical symptoms and signs such as the slowing of motor activity, constipation, cold intolerance, menorrhagia, stiff muscles, sleep apnea, dry skin, weight gain, snoring, and a hoarse voice.
Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect a client with hypothyroidism?People with hypothyroidism experience a slowing of metabolic processes, which can result in fatigue, slow speech, constipation, cold intolerance, weight gain, bradycardia, and decreased deep tendon reflexes.
What is the nursing diagnosis of hypothyroidism?Diagnosis. Based on the assessment data, the nursing diagnoses appropriate for a patient with hypothyroidism are: Activity intolerance related to fatigue and depressed cognitive process. Risk for imbalanced body temperature related to cold intolerance.
Which finding would be expected in a client with a history of hypothyroidism?Patients with hypothyroidism typically have a history of fatigue, weight gain, constipation and cold intolerance. Physicians should include hypothyroidism in the differential diagnosis of every patient with hyponatremia.
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Which clinical manifestation does the nurse expect in a client diagnosed with hypothyroidism?
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