A Nurse Should Recognize That a Patient with Untreated Hypothyroidism

question 35

Multiple Choice

A nurse should recognize that a patient with untreated hypothyroidism is at risk for developing which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A)elevated serum cholesterol
• B)anemia
• C)hyperglycemia
• D)hypernatremia
• E)decreased serum LDL

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