In assessing a child with acquired hypothyroidism, the nurse will most often find which of the following signs or symptoms?

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a. decreased rate of growth, weight gain, dry skin, coarse or thinning hair, and fatigue
b. headaches, dizziness, shakiness, disturbed vision, confusion, and frequent hunger
c. rapid respiratory rate, tachycardia, weakness, and unusual odor to breath
d. skin rash, loss of taste, mild leukopenia, and abnormal pigmentation of hair

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A Correct. Clinical manifestations of acquired hypothyroidism include decreased rate of growth, weight gain, constipation, dry skin, thinning or coarse hair, fatigue, cold intolerance, edema of face, eyes and hands, delayed deep tendon reflexes and delayed puberty and tooth eruption.
B Incorrect. Clinical manifestations of acquired hypothyroidism do not include headaches, dizziness, shakiness, disturbed vision, confusion, and frequent hunger.
C Incorrect. Clinical manifestations of acquired hypothyroidism do not include rapid respiratory rate, tachycardia, weakness, and unusual odor to breath.
D Incorrect. Clinical manifestations of acquired hypothyroidism do not include skin rash, loss of taste, mild leukopenia, and abnormal pigmentation of hair.