How would the nurse explain the pathophysiologic etiology of cretinism to a client's family?
1. Lack of iodine replacement
2. Hypercalcemia from thyroid hyperplasia
3. Congenital hypofunction of the thyroid gland
4. Hypersecretion of the thyroid in the first six months of life
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Rationale 2: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Rationale 3: Cretinism is caused by hypofunction of the thyroid gland.
Rationale 4: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Global Rationale: Cretinism is caused by congenital hypofunction of the thyroid gland. The condition is treated with replacement therapy. It is not caused by the other conditions.
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