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NUR 283 Transition To Registered Nursing Practice Case study 78 Endocrine Disorders Hypothyroidism 1
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PART 1 MEDICAL-SURGICAL CASES CASE STUDY 78Case Study 78
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You are working in a community outpatient clinic where you perform the intake assessment on R.M., a
38-year-old woman who is attending graduate school and is very sedentary. Her chief complaint is over-
whelming fatigue that is not relieved by rest. She is so exhausted that she has difficulty walking to classes
and trouble concentrating when studying. She reports a recent weight gain of 15 pounds over 2 months
without clear changes in her dietary habits. Her face looks puffy, she has experienced excessive hair loss,
and her skin is dry and pale. She complains of generalized body aches and pains with frequent muscle
cramps and constipation. You notice she is dressed inappropriately warmly for the weather.
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Vital Signs (VS)
Blood pressure (BP) 142/84 mm Hg
Heart rate 52 beats/min
Respiratory rate 12 breaths/min
Temperature 96.8°F (36° C)
1. Compare her VS with those of a healthy person her same age. i
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2. List eight general questions you might ask R.M. to assist in determining what is going on.
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