The care team has determined that an infant, being treated for congenital hypothyroidism, is not responding adequately to treatment. What assessment findings would support this conclusion? Select all that apply.

a. Irritability

b. Fatigue

c. Sleepiness

d. Increased appetite

e. Diarrhea

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Carly Black

25 July, 02:52

The care team has determined that an infant, being treated for congenital hypothyroidism, is not responding adequately to treatment. What assessment findings would support this conclusion? Select all that apply.

a. Irritability

b. Fatigue

c. Sleepiness

d. Increased appetite

e. Diarrhea

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Mallory Kaufman · Answer 1

Answer: b. Fatigue

c. Sleepiness

Explanation: Congenital hypothyroidism is a condition in newborns whereby there is an insufficient production of thyroid hormone. It is caused by low iodine or a problem with the thyroid gland. Symptoms include fatigue, excessive sleepiness, constipation, enlarged navel, goiter and poor mental development.

Treatment in early life is usually by adding thyroid hormone to baby food. When a child is not responding adequately to treatment, the symptoms above will persist.

The care team has determined that an infant, being treated for congenital hypothyroidism, is not responding adequately to treatment. What assessment findings would support this conclusion? Select all that apply.a. Irritabilityb. Fatiguec. Sleepinessd. Increased appetitee. Diarrhea

The care team has determined that an infant, being treated for congenital hypothyroidism, is not responding adequately to treatment. What assessment findings would support this conclusion? Select all that apply.

a. Irritability

b. Fatigue

c. Sleepiness

d. Increased appetite

e. Diarrhea