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Practice Question

A nurse in a provider’s office is collecting data from a client who has hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

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Correct Answer:

Bradycardia

Rationale:

🧠Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by decreased production of thyroid hormones, resulting in a slowed metabolic rate throughout the body.

❤️One of the hallmark cardiovascular signs is bradycardia, due to the reduced demand for oxygen and diminished stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

😴Other classic symptoms include fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain, and dry skin—not moist skin, which is more typical in hyperthyroidism.

🌙Insomnia and blurred vision are not primary features of hypothyroidism; in fact, clients often experience somnolence or lethargy rather than restlessness or visual changes.

📌Core message

In hypothyroidism, expect bradycardia due to the decreased metabolic and sympathetic activity. Monitoring vital signs is key in identifying and managing complications of thyroid hormone deficiency.

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  • Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care (LPN ati)
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