The nurse would anticipate the client with hypothyroidism to exhibit which symptom?
1. Constipation
2. Heat intolerance
3. Weight loss
4. Hypertension
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The client with hypothyroidism experiences a slowing in metabolic rate and constipation.
Rationale 2: Heat intolerance is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3: Weight loss is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 4: Hypertension is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Global Rationale: The client with hypothyroidism experiences a slowing in metabolic rate and processes that produces problems such as constipation. Heat intolerance, weight loss, and hypertension are typical findings associated with hyperthyroidism.
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