A young woman makes an appointment to see a physician at the clinic. She complains of tiredness, weight gain, muscle aches and pains, and constipation. The physician will likely order:
1. T3 and T4 serum level laboratory tests.
2. glucose tolerance test.
3. cerebral computed tomography (CT) scan.
4. adrenocortical stimulating test.
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These complaints are strongly suggestive of thyroid disorder; T3 and T4 laboratory tests are the most useful diagnostic tests.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
REF: 981, Diagnostic Tests and Procedures table OBJ: 2
TOP: Thyroid Diagnostic Tests KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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