A head and neck physical examination is completed on a 50-year-old female patient.All physical findings are normal except for fine brittle hair.Based on the physical findings,which of the following laboratory tests would the nurse expect to be ordered?

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Thyroid disease can make hair thin and brittle.Liver function testing is indicated for a patient who has jaundice.Lead levels and a CBC are not indicated for the presence of brittle hair.

A Head and Neck Physical Examination Is Completed on a 50-Year-Old