A 35-year-old woman reports lethargy,difficulty remembering things,facial edema,dry skin,and cessation of menses.The nurse notes a heart rate of 60 beats per minute and a weight increase of 5 pounds from a previous visit.The nurse will notify the provider of which possible condition?

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Myxedema is severe hypothyroidism characterized by this woman's symptoms.Cretinism is congenital hypothyroidism.Early menopause is not characterized by memory loss,facial edema,dry skin,or bradycardia.Hyperthyroidism would include tachycardia and weight loss.

A 35-Year-Old Woman Reports Lethargy,difficulty Remembering Things,facial Edema,dry Skin,and Cessation