A client is diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis. The nurse should instruct the client regarding signs and symptoms of which of the following?
1. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
2. Heart failure
3. Hypothyroidism
4. Renal failure
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The client diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis will most often progress to hypothyroidism, which is permanent 95% of the time. The nurse should instruct the client regarding signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism. Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis will not cause type 2 diabetes mellitus, heart failure, or renal failure.
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