The patient is being treated for hypothyroidism. Under which circumstances would the nurse monitor this patient for development of myxedema crisis?. Select all that apply.

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Myxedema crisis can be triggered by stressors such as trauma (A), infections (B), surgery (D), and severe emotional stress (E). Doubling the dose of thyroid medication (C) is more likely to cause hyperthyroid symptoms, not myxedema crisis.

The Patient Is Being Treated for Hypothyroidism