A client who underwent laryngotomy presented with depression, increased sensitivity to cold, and constipation. On assessment, the nurse identifies the client with a puffy face and periorbital edema. The blood report shows a high thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level. Which does the nurse interpret from the findings?

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The client's symptoms of depression, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, puffy face, periorbital edema, and a high TSH level are indicative of hypothyroidism. High TSH levels suggest that the thyroid gland is not producing enough thyroid hormones, leading to hypothyroidism.

A Client Who Underwent Laryngotomy Presented with Depression, Increased Sensitivity