A nurse works in a walk-in clinic. The nurse recognizes that certain patients are at higher risk for different disorders than other patients. What patient is at a greater risk for the development of hypothyroidism?
A) A 75-year-old female patient with osteoporosis
B) A 50-year-old male patient who is obese
C) A 45-year-old female patient who used oral contraceptives
D) A 25-year-old male patient who uses recreational drugs
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