Question

Anna brikenwald, a 77-year-old retired chef, is a resident in the long-term care facility where you practice nursing. while she has had a 20-year-history of hypothyroidism, she has progressed into a myxedemic coma and has been admitted to the hospital. what signs and symptoms would have appeared to indicate her worsening condition? chronic headaches all options are correct weight increase cold intolerance submit answer

Answer 1

Some of the symptoms that should have appeared were fatigue, dry skin, weight gain, hoarseness, cold intolerance, depression and mental impairment. she also could have experienced constipation, change in menstrual cycles and headaches. As the coma began to present itself, breathing could have become difficult, her body could have significant swelling, and she could have experienced seizures and/or hallucinations.