A patient scheduled for diagnostic tests for hypothyroidism. Which symptoms should the nurse expect to observe in a patient with this disorder?

a. Tremor and oily skin
b. Anxiety and tachycardia
c. Dry skin and slowed heart rate
d. Increase in appetite and diarrhea


ANS: C
Symptoms of hypothyroidism are related to the reduced metabolic rate and include fatigue, weight gain, bradycardia, constipation, mental dullness, feeling cold, shortness of breath, decreased sweating, and dry skin and hair. A. B. D. These symptoms are associated with hyperthyroidism.

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