A client who visits the physician's office for a routine physical reports new onset of intolerance to cold. Knowing that this is a frequent complaint associated with hypothyroidism, the nurse continues to assess for which of the following?

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Hypothyroidism often presents with symptoms such as weakness and lethargy, in addition to cold intolerance, due to the decreased metabolic rate associated with low thyroid hormone levels.

A Client Who Visits the Physician's Office for a Routine