Which of the following symptoms would the nurse expect to observe in a patient diagnosed with hypothyroidism?
a. Anxiety and tachycardia
b. Dry skin and slowed heart rate
c. Increase in appetite and diarrhea
d. Tremor and oily skin
ANS: B
B. 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, C, and D are more common with hyperthyroidism.
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The nurse is planning to assess a patient's endocrine system. What should the nurse expect to perform on this patient?
A. Palpation of the pancreas B. Palpation of the thyroid gland C. Palpation of the parathyroid glands D. Percussion of the adrenal glands