A mother reports that her 4-month-old infant is lethargic,sleeps 18 hours a day,and snores.The nurse recognizes that these signs are characteristic of:
A) hypothyroidism.
B) hyperthyroidism.
C) type 1 diabetes mellitus.
D) Tay-Sachs disease.

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The infant with hypothyroidism will appear sluggish,and the tongue will be enlarged,causing noisy respiration.

A Mother Reports That Her 4-Month-Old Infant Is Lethargic,sleeps 18