Which clinical manifestation(s) would the nurse assess in a patient with hypothyroidism? (Select all that apply.)
a. Cold intolerance, weight gain
b. Nervousness, agitation
c. Increased susceptibility to infection
d. Exophthalmos, fatigue
e. Hypoactive reflexes
ANS: A, C, E
Hypothyroid patients have a lower basal metabolic rate. This may be characterized by intolerance to cold, subnormal body temperature, weight gain, and slowness in motion, speech, and mental processes. Patients with hypothyroidism may become susceptible to infection. Nervousness and agitation are not manifestations of hypothyroidism. Exophthalmos and fatigue are not manifestations of hypothyroidism.
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