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Sarah hates her new student ID photo. She feels like her hair looks dry and the recent weight gain she has had shows. She thinks her neck looks fat and swollen. She has just been feeling very run down lately and mentally “dull.” She tells you, her friend, that she is just going to put on a turtleneck and take a nap in hopes it will all be better when she wakes up. You are concerned that there may be something else wrong. Should you suggest to Sarah that she do to the clinic and get checked out? If so, what symptoms do you suggest she share with her doctor and what part of the body do you think she may have a problem with?
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Based on the symptoms Sarah is experiencing, I would suggest she go to the clinic and get checked out because she may be having hypothyroidism. Sarah may be having a problem with her thyroid. When she sees the doctor, she should share symptoms such as her unexplained weight gain, physical changes in her face, feelings of depression or fatigue, inability to tolerate cold temperatures, and dry hair and coarse skin (Biondi & Cooper, 2019). Also, if should let the doctor know if she is experiencing other symptoms, such as,…. To access full answer, click on the purchase below.