decreased activity due to fatigue.
Explanation:
A major problem for the person with hypothyroidism is fatigue. Other signs and symptoms include lethargy, personality changes, generalized edema, impaired memory, slowed speech, cold intolerance, dry skin, muscle weakness, constipation, weight gain, and hair loss.
lethargy.
Correct
Explanation:
Although many of the disease signs and
symptoms are vague and nonspecific, most clients experience lethargy and depression as early symptoms. Other early signs and symptoms include mood changes, emotional lability, irritability, weight loss, muscle weakness, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Most clients experience a loss of appetite. Muscles become weak, not spastic, because of adrenocortical insufficiency
A client's blood glucose level is 45 mg/dl (2.5 mmol/L). The nurse should be alert for which signs and symptoms?
a) Polyuria, polydipsia, hypotension, and hypernatremia
b) Coma, anxiety, confusion, headache, and cool, moist skin
c) Polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, and weight loss
d) Kussmaul's respirations, dry skin, hypotension, and bradycardia
Coma, anxiety, confusion, headache, and cool, moist skin
Correct
Explanation:
Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia [indicated by a blood glucose level of 45 mg/dl (2.5
mmol/L)] include anxiety, restlessness, headache, irritability, confusion, diaphoresis, cool skin, tremors, coma, and seizures.