Answer to Question 1
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The client with hypothyroidism experiences a slowing in metabolic rate and constipation.
Rationale 2: Heat intolerance is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3: Weight loss is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 4: Hypertension is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Global Rationale: The client with hypothyroidism experiences a slowing in metabolic rate and processes that produces problems such as constipation. Heat intolerance, weight loss, and hypertension are typical findings associated with hyperthyroidism.
Answer to Question 2
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Rationale 2: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Rationale 3: Cretinism is caused by hypofunction of the thyroid gland.
Rationale 4: This is not the etiology of cretinism.
Global Rationale: Cretinism is caused by congenital hypofunction of the thyroid gland. The condition is treated with replacement therapy. It is not caused by the other conditions.
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