The home health care nurse is aware that hypothyroidism is frequently overlooked in older adults because: (Select all that apply.)

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Older persons,especially women,are quite prone to hypothyroidism.Other major symptoms are overlooked or discounted as related to advancing age.Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are subtle and discounted as age-related changes or dementia.Weight changes are not pronounced as they are in younger people.

The Home Health Care Nurse Is Aware That Hypothyroidism Is