ATI RN
ATI Capstone Week 9 Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has hypothyroidism. The nurse should expect which of the following findings?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Weight gain. In hypothyroidism, the metabolic rate decreases, leading to a reduced ability to burn calories, thus causing weight gain. Exophthalmos (
A) is a sign of hyperthyroidism, not hypothyroidism. Diaphoresis (
C) refers to excessive sweating, which is not typically associated with hypothyroidism. Palpitations (
D) are more commonly seen in hyperthyroidism due to an increased heart rate.
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