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A 66-Year-Old Is Being Evaluated for an Underactive Thyroid Gland

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A 66-year-old is being evaluated for an underactive thyroid gland.The diagnosis of hypothyroidism is supported when the nursing assessment notes:


A) 2-cm wound noted on medial aspect of left foot.
B) apical rate: 98/min.
C) client report that "I always wear a sweater."
D) weight loss of 10 pounds over 6 weeks.

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