ATI RN
ATI Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Exit Exam B Questions
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A nurse is assessing a client who has a new diagnosis of hypothyroidism. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: The correct answer is B: Bradycardia. In hypothyroidism, the body's metabolism slows down, leading to a decreased heart rate (bradycardia). This is due to reduced thyroid hormone levels affecting the heart's function. Weight gain, not weight loss, is common in hypothyroidism due to a slower metabolism. Heat intolerance is more characteristic of hyperthyroidism, where the body produces excess thyroid hormones. Diarrhea is not a typical symptom of hypothyroidism.
Therefore, bradycardia is the most expected finding in a client with hypothyroidism.
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