Review the electronic health record and answer the question that follows. Progress Notes Laboratory Results Date/TimeProvider Progress Notes 06/11/20XX 0755 Brynn McDaniel (pronouns she/her/hers), 21 years old, presents with complaints of a 15-pound weight gain over 6 months; increasing fatigue over the same time frame; a lack of concentration and lethargy, and being behind in several of her college courses. Other notable symptoms include hair loss, constipation, and cold intolerance. On assessment, Brynn appears lethargic; current weight 130 lbs, up from 113 lbs; oral T 97.1 °F (36.1 °C), P 56 reg, R 16 reg, BP 102/64; skin cool and dry; reflexes depressed (+1). No pertinent past medical history; no recent illnesses or surgeries; family history includes father with hypertension; maternal grandmother and aunt with hypothyroidism. Which of the following statements indicate that more client education is needed? Select all that apply. “When my labs come back normal, I can stop the medication.” “My problem started with an autoimmune condition.” “I can expect it to take six or more weeks before I’m normal.” “I have a problem with my pituitary gland making too much hormone.” “I’ll be on this medication for life.”
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