Which clinical manifestation(s)would the nurse assess in a patient with hypothyroidism?(Select all that apply.)

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Hypothyroid patients have a lower basal metabolic rate.This may be characterized by intolerance to cold,subnormal body temperature,weight gain,and slowness in motion,speech,and mental processes.Patients with hypothyroidism may become susceptible to infection.Nervousness and agitation are not manifestations of hypothyroidism.Exophthalmos and fatigue are not manifestations of hypothyroidism.

Which Clinical Manifestation(s)would the Nurse Assess in a Patient with Hypothyroidism?(Select