ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Final Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who has myxedema. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
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Rationale: Myxedema, severe hypothyroidism, causes fluid retention and glycosaminoglycan deposits, leading to non-pitting leg edema. Heat intolerance and tachycardia occur in hyperthyroidism, while diarrhea is linked to increased gut motility, not myxedema's constipation.
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Question 5 of 5
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