A nursing instructor quizzes students on the signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Which responses by the students would indicate that further teaching is needed? Select all that apply
a. Tachypnea d. Dry, cold, coarse skin
b. Constipation e. Hoarseness, puffy face
c. Heat intolerance f. Impaired hearing, macroglossia
A, C
The instructor would recognize that further teaching is needed, if the students responded tachypnea and heat intolerance. Individuals with hypothyroidism experience dyspnea and cold intolerance.
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