In hypothyroidism, the nurse recognises the patient is at risk for which serious complication if untreated?
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Correct answer: Myxedema coma
Myxedema coma is the extreme manifestation of untreated hypothyroidism with hypothermia, altered mentation and multi-system failure.
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