A woman comes to the clinic and states, "I've been sick for so long! My eyes have gotten so puffy, and my eyebrows and hair have become coarse and dry." The nurse will assess for other signs and symptoms of:

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The symptoms described by the woman are classic signs of hypothyroidism, specifically myxedema due to the changes in hair and skin texture. Cachexia involves wasting of the body and muscle tissue, Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, and scleroderma involves hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues.

A Woman Comes to the Clinic and States, "I've Been