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What are the most common risk factors of 1. women
hypothyroidism? Select all that apply. 2. iodine deficiency
The risk factors of hypothyroidism are women, inflammation of thyroid
gland, iodine deficiency, discontinuing thyroid hormone replacement
therapy, post thyroidectomy, and those who take amiodarone.
Which clinical manifestations are commonly found in 1. constipation
clients with hypothyroidism? Select all that apply. 2. weakness
3. hypoactive BS
Hypothyroidism results in a slowing of metabolism, leading to common
assessment findings of hypoactive bowel sounds, weakness, and
constipation.
Nervousness and systolic hypertension are more likely to be present in a
client with hyperthyroidism, causing increased metabolism.
What laboratory results will most likely support the high thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), low triiodothyronine (T3) and
diagnosis of hypothyroidism? tetraiodothyronine (T4) levels
In a client who has hypothyroidism, the levels of T3 and T4 are low while
TSH level is high.
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