A client has been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. What information should the nurse obtain when conducting a focused assessment? Select all that apply.

Choice A Reason: Heat intolerance is a common finding in hyperthyroidism, as the increased metabolic rate causes the body to produce more heat and sweat.

Choice B Reason: Diarrhea is a common finding in hyperthyroidism, as the increased motility of the gastrointestinal tract causes more frequent and loose stools.

Choice C Reason: Weight loss is a common finding in hyperthyroidism, as the increased metabolism and appetite cause the body to burn more calories than it consumes.

Choice D Reason: Weight gain is not a common finding in hyperthyroidism, but it may indicate other conditions such as hypothyroidism or Cushing's syndrome.

Choice E Reason: Bradycardia is not a common finding in hyperthyroidism, but it may indicate other conditions such as heart block or beta-blocker use.

Choice A Reason: Murphy sign is a finding that indicates cholecystitis, which is inflammation of the gallbladder. It is elicited by palpating the right upper quadrant of the abdomen and asking the client to take a deep breath. The client will experience pain and stop breathing in if cholecystitis is present.

Choice B Reason: McBurney sign is a finding that indicates appendicitis, which is inflammation of the appendix. It is elicited by palpating the right lower quadrant of the abdomen at a point one-third of the distance from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus. The client will experience pain and tenderness if appendicitis is present.

Choice C Reason: Cullen's sign is a finding that indicates intra-abdominal bleeding, which can be caused by various conditions such as ruptured ectopic pregnancy, pancreatitis, or trauma. It is characterized by bruising around the umbilicus due to blood accumulation under the skin.

Choice D Reason: Homan sign is a finding that indicates deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a blood clot in a deep vein, usually in the leg. It is elicited by dorsiflexing the foot and squeezing the calf muscle. The client will experience pain and resistance if DVT is present.