During the Assessment of a Patient with Thyroid Dysfunction, the Nurse

question 2

Multiple Choice

During the assessment of a patient with thyroid dysfunction, the nurse notes hair loss and warm, moist skin. Which is most important for the nurse to ask this patient?

• A) "Have you experienced any recent weight loss?"
• B) "Have you been feeling constipated?"
• C) "Have you noticed increased bruising?"
• D) "Have you noticed that you do not tolerate cold as well as you once did?"

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