At an annual health visit, a 59-year-old female reports weight gain and fatigue.The patient exercises regularly and had a recent, normal stress test.Laboratory results are all normal, except for T4 of 0.4 ng/dL and TSH 21.2 micro international units/mL.For which clinical manifestations should a nurse assess this patient?

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The laboratory values of low T4 and high TSH indicate hypothyroidism. Dry skin, constipation, and cold intolerance are common clinical manifestations of hypothyroidism. Exophthalmia, insomnia, diarrhea, fine tremor of the hands, tachycardia, irritability, heat intolerance, excess sweating, and increased thirst are associated with hyperthyroidism.

At an Annual Health Visit, a 59-Year-Old Female Reports Weight