The nurse is concerned that a client is developing myxedema coma after assessing which symptoms?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Puffy face and eyes
2. Tachycardia
3. Hypoglycemia
4. Hyperthermia
5. Hypoventilation
Correct Answer: 1,3,5
Rationale 1: The manifestations of myxedema coma include edema of the face and eyes.
Rationale 2: Tachycardia is not a manifestation of myxedema coma.
Rationale 3: The manifestations of myxedema coma include hypoglycemia.
Rationale 4: Hyperthermia is not a manifestation of myxedema coma.
Rationale 5: The manifestations of myxedema coma include hypoventilation.
Global Rationale: Findings associated with myxedema coma include edema of the face and eyes, hypoglycemia, and hypoventilation. Tachycardia and hyperthermia are more related to hyperthyroidism.
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