When caring for a 7-week-old infant with hypothyroidism,the nurse explains that the prevention of what complication is dependent on the administration of oral thyroid replacement therapy and is critical for the child?
A)Excessive growth
B)Cognitive impairment
C)Damage to the nervous system
D)Damage to the urinary system

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The treatment of choice for congenital and acquired hypothyroidism is oral thyroid hormone replacement therapy.Prompt treatment is especially critical in the infant with congenital hypothyroidism to avoid permanent cognitive impairment.

When Caring for a 7-Week-Old Infant with Hypothyroidism,the Nurse Explains