A Child Is Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism

question 20

Multiple Choice

A child is diagnosed with hypothyroidism.The nurse should expect to assess which symptoms associated with hypothyroidism? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Weight loss
• B) Fatigue
• C) Diarrhea
• D) Dry, thick skin
• E) Cold intolerance

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Definitions:

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule like glucose or fructose.

Glucose

An essential sugar which is a key source of energy for living entities and a constituent of various carbohydrates.

Disaccharide

A class of sugars composed of two monosaccharide molecules bonded together, such as sucrose or lactose.

Hydrogen Ion

A positively charged atom of hydrogen, symbolized as H+, crucial in acid-base balance and cellular energy processes.