The nurse is admitting a toddler with the diagnosis of juvenile hypothyroidism. Which is a common clinical manifestation of this disorder?
A) Insomnia
B) Diarrhea
C) Dry skin
D) Accelerated growth

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Dry skin, mental decline, and myxedematous skin changes are associated with juvenile hypothyroidism. Children with hypothyroidism are usually sleepy. Constipation is associated with hypothyroidism. Decelerated growth is common in juvenile hypothyroidism.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Toddler with the Diagnosis of Juvenile