The nurse finds the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction in a client are due to abnormal pituitary activity. The client's laboratory report shows a low TSH level, which supports the nurse's finding. Which type of endocrine disorder is likely present in the client?

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The client's symptoms are due to abnormal pituitary activity, and the low TSH level indicates that the pituitary gland is not producing enough TSH to stimulate the thyroid gland. This scenario is indicative of secondary hypothyroidism, where the problem lies with the pituitary gland, not the thyroid gland itself.

The Nurse Finds the Symptoms of Thyroid Dysfunction in a Client