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A nurse is caring for a new client who exhibits manifestations of a major depressive episode. The provider states that she wants to rule out medical conditions that could also be linked to the findings. The nurse should expect diagnostic testing for which of the following medical conditions?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: Hypothyroidism. Major depressive episodes can be a symptom of hypothyroidism due to the impact of thyroid hormones on mood regulation. Diagnostic testing for hypothyroidism typically includes measuring levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free thyroxine (T4). Pancreatitis (
A) and cholecystitis (
B) are conditions primarily related to the gastrointestinal system and do not typically present with depressive symptoms. Tuberculosis (
C) is an infectious disease affecting the lungs and other organs, but it does not directly cause major depressive episodes.
Therefore, ruling out hypothyroidism through diagnostic testing is the most relevant in this case.

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