NCLEX RN Practice Question # 622
NCLEX Examination.
Practice Question # 622.
Nclex
Hypothyroidism
Description
- Hypothyroid state resulting from hyposecretion of thyroid hormones T3 and T4.
- Characterized by a decreased rate of body metabolism
Assessment
- Lethargy and fatigue
- Weakness, muscle aches, paresthesias
- Intolerance to cold
- Weight gain
- Dry skin and hair and loss of body hair
- Bradycardia
- Constipation
- Generalized puffiness and edema around the eyes and face (myxedema)
- Forgetfulness and loss of memory
- Menstrual disturbances
- Cardiac enlargement, tendency to develop congestive heart failure
- Goiter may or may not be present.