A mother reports that her 4-month-old infant is lethargic, is sleeping 18 hours a day, and is snoring. The nurse recognizes that these signs are characteristic of:
A) Hypothyroidism
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Type 1 diabetes mellitus
D) Tay-Sachs disease

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The infant with hypothyroidism will appear sluggish, and the tongue will be enlarged, causing noisy respiration.

A Mother Reports That Her 4-Month-Old Infant Is Lethargic, Is