The Nurse Suspects That a Client Is Experiencing Hypothyroidism

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse suspects that a client is experiencing hypothyroidism. Which question should the nurse ask during the health history?

• A)"Is your skin often clammy?"
• B)"Do you have brown, shiny patches on your legs?"
• C)"Are you intolerant to heat?"
• D)"Have you had unexplained weight gain?"

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