A student tells the school nurse that she is concerned about her delayed puberty and a delay in tooth eruption. The nurse will suspect and further assess for:
a. acquired hypothyroidism c. Addison's disease
b. hyperthyroidism d. Cushing's disease
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A Correct. A student tells the school nurse that she is concerned about her delayed puberty and a delay in tooth eruption. The nurse will suspect and further assess for acquired hypothyroidism.
B Incorrect. Hearing a student is concerned about her delayed puberty and a delay in tooth eruption, the nurse will not suspect and further assess for hyperthyroidism.
C Incorrect. Hearing a student is concerned about her delayed puberty and a delay in tooth eruption, the nurse will not suspect and further assess for Addison's disease.
D Incorrect. Hearing a student is concerned about her delayed puberty and a delay in tooth eruption, the nurse will not suspect and further assess for Cushing's disease.
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