Which of the following assessment parameters would the nurse implement as the greatest priority for a client with severe hypothyroidism?
1. Heart rate
2. Temperature
3. Respiratory rate
4. Oxygen saturation
Heart rate
Rationale: Clients with hypothyroidism have seriously decreased thyroid hormone levels, which causes cardiac problems as evidenced by bradycardia. Temperature is a parameter that may indicate that the client has a cold intolerance, but it is not the priority assessment parameter. Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation are parameters that are not associated with potential problems indicated with hypothyroidism.
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