The nurse is obtaining a health history from parents whose 4-month-old boy has congenital hypothyroidism. What would the nurse most likely assess?
A) The child has above-normal growth for his age.
B) The child is active and playful.
C) The skin is pink and healthy looking.
D) It is difficult to keep the child awake.
Ans: D
The parents may state, during the health history, that it is difficult to keep the child awake. Physical examination would reveal that the child is below weight and height, that his skin is pale and mottled, and that he is lethargic and irritable.
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