The nurse is reviewing the past medical history of a client diagnosed with Hashimoto thyroiditis. Which conditions does the nurse understand to be caused by thyroiditis? Select all that apply.
A) Fatigue
B) Weight gain
C) Laryngitis
D) Bacterial infection
E) Constipation
A) Fatigue
B) Weight gain
E) Constipation
Explanation: A) Fatigue, weight gain, and constipation are symptoms associated with thyroiditis. Although the client may have concomitant laryngitis and/or a bacterial infection, these findings are not associated with thyroiditis.
B) Fatigue, weight gain, and constipation are symptoms associated with thyroiditis. Although the client may have concomitant laryngitis and/or a bacterial infection, these findings are not associated with thyroiditis.
C) Fatigue, weight gain, and constipation are symptoms associated with thyroiditis. Although the client may have concomitant laryngitis and/or a bacterial infection, these findings are not associated with thyroiditis.
D) Fatigue, weight gain, and constipation are symptoms associated with thyroiditis. Although the client may have concomitant laryngitis and/or a bacterial infection, these findings are not associated with thyroiditis.
E) Fatigue, weight gain, and constipation are symptoms associated with thyroiditis. Although the client may have concomitant laryngitis and/or a bacterial infection, these findings are not associated with thyroiditis.
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