Which problem is the most likely physical cause of an older adult client's altered cognition?
A) Hypothyroidism
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Hypopituitarism
D) Hyperparathyroidism
Ans: A
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Disorders that impair metabolic processes and oxygen use, such as hypothermia and hypothyroidism, can also alter cognition. The body's inadequate intake or impaired use of glucose will limit the quantity available for the brain's metabolic demands.
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