A woman comes to the clinic and states,"I've been sick for so long! My eyes have gotten so puffy,and my eyebrows and hair have become coarse and dry." The nurse will assess for other signs and symptoms of:

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Myxedema (hypothyroidism)is a deficiency of thyroid hormone that,when severe,causes a nonpitting edema or myxedema.The patient will have a puffy edematous face,especially around the eyes (periorbital edema); coarse facial features; dry skin; and dry,coarse hair and eyebrows.(See Table 13-4,Abnormal Facial Appearances with Chronic Illnesses,for descriptions of the other responses.)

A Woman Comes to the Clinic and States,"I've Been Sick