The nurse working in an ambulatory clinic recognizes which of the following patients as possessing a greater risk for the development of hypothyroidism?
A) A 25-year-old male
B) A 45-year-old female
C) A 50-year-old male
D) A 75-year-old female
Ans: B
Feedback: Hypothyroidism affects women 5 times more frequently than men and occurs most often between 30 and 60 years of age. The 45-year-old female has a greater risk for the development of hypothyroidism.
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