The nurse is caring for a client with older adult with hypothyroidism. Which finding requires immediate follow-up?

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A. hypothermia, bradycardia, and decreasing responsiveness — Myxedema coma is a life-threatening form of severe hypothyroidism with hypothermia, bradycardia, and mental status decline.

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B. fatigue at the end of the day

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C. coarse dry skin

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D. chronic constipation