Question

A client presents at the clinic for a routine check-up. the nurse notes that she is dressed in warm clothing even though the temperature outside is 73°f. the nurse also notes that the patient has gained 10 pounds since her last visit 9 months ago. what might the nurse suspect

Answer 1

Hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism is a disease in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormones. This hormones maintain the body's normal metabolism and when lacking, symptoms associated with a slow metabolism like gain of weight and more sensitivity to the cold can appear.