A client who underwent laryngotomy presented with depression, increased sensitivity to cold, and constipation. On assessment, the nurse finds a puffy face and periorbital edema. The blood report shows a high TSH level

Question

What does the nurse interpret from the findings?
1. The client has hypothyroidism.
2. The client has hyperthyroidism.
3. The client has hypoparathyroidism.
4. The client has hyperparathyroidism.

Answer 1

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