Which sequela should the nurse include in the teaching session for a parent who does not believe in medication for the treatment of the newborn's hypothyroidism?
1. Heart disease
2. Mental retardation
3. Renal failure
4. Thyroid storm
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Explanation:
1. If the hypothyroidism is left untreated, the child will experience bradycardia but will not develop heart disease.
2. Untreated hypothyroidism will lead to mental retardation.
3. Untreated hypothyroidism does not lead to renal failure.
4. Thyroid storm is a complication of hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism.
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