When caring for a 7-week-old infant with hypothyroidism,the nurse explains that the administration of oral thyroid replacement therapy is critical for this child to prevent:

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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