A 3-year-old male was diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism.The parents ask the nurse if left untreated what will happen.What is the nurse's best response? If left untreated,the child would have:

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Cognitive disability varies with the severity of congenital hypothyroidism and the length of delay before treatment is initiated.
Cognitive disability varies with the severity of congenital hypothyroidism and the length of delay before treatment is initiated.There is not an increased risk for thyroid cancer.
Cognitive disability varies with the severity of congenital hypothyroidism and the length of delay before treatment is initiated.There is not a risk for hyperactivity and attention deficit disorder.
Cognitive disability varies with the severity of congenital hypothyroidism and the length of delay before treatment is initiated.There is not a risk for liver,kidney,and pancreas failure.

A 3-Year-Old Male Was Diagnosed with Congenital Hypothyroidism