The nurse observes signs that a patient being assessed may have an underactive thyroid.The data supporting this suspicion includes
A)heat intolerance,low-grade fever,and patchy hair loss.
B)polycythemia,tachycardia,and oral candidiasis.
C)muscle cramps,fatigue,and cold intolerance.
D)increased blood pressure,postural hypotension,and blurred vision.

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Muscle cramps, fatigue, and cold intolerance are classic symptoms of hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid. Heat intolerance and low-grade fever are more indicative of hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid. Polycythemia (an increase in red blood cell count), tachycardia (rapid heartbeat), and oral candidiasis (a fungal infection in the mouth) are not typically associated with thyroid disorders. Increased blood pressure, postural hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing up), and blurred vision may be symptoms of other medical conditions, but are not specific to thyroid disorders.

The Nurse Observes Signs That a Patient Being Assessed May