Your neighbor complains of being cold all the time. In addition, she looks depressed and very weary. You suspect that she may have a thyroid deficiency. All the following are nurs-ing diagnoses for hypothyroidism except:
1. Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to dry skin, edema.
2. Constipation related to decreased peristalsis.
3. Imbalanced Nutrition: Less Than Body Requirements related to intake less than metabolic needs.
4. Disturbed Thought Processes related to decreased cerebral oxygenation.
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Because the metabolism has slowed down, there is a decreased need for calories.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 989
OBJ: 4 TOP: Hypothyroidism
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Nursing Diagnosis
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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