A patient with hypothyroidism is recovering from orthopedic surgery. Which findings suggest that this patient is developing myxedema coma? Select all that apply.

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Myxedema coma is a severe form of hypothyroidism characterized by hypoxia, bradycardia (slow heart rate), and hypothermia (low body temperature). Elevated blood pressure and low PaCO2 are not typical findings.

A Patient with Hypothyroidism Is Recovering from Orthopedic Surgery