When Caring for a 7-Week-Old Infant with Hypothyroidism,the Nurse Explains

question 12

Multiple Choice

When caring for a 7-week-old infant with hypothyroidism,the nurse explains that the prevention of what complication is dependent on the administration of oral thyroid replacement therapy and is critical for the child?

• A)Excessive growth
• B)Cognitive impairment
• C)Damage to the nervous system
• D)Damage to the urinary system

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Definitions:

Perceptual Illusions

Misinterpretations or misunderstandings of how we perceive the physical properties of the environment, often due to underlying neural and cognitive processes.

Skin Senses

Pertains to the sensory systems associated with the skin, including touch, temperature, pain, and pressure sensations.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli, allowing organisms to focus on changes in their environment.

Skin Senses

The sensory modalities including touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception that inform an individual about the external environment via the skin.