A 2 week old child shows difficulty feeding, somnolence, failure to thrive, and constipation. An ale pediatrician orders blood studies that demonstrate low T4 and high TSH. If appropriate therapy is not promptly instituted, which of the following complications would most likely occur?
A 2 week old child shows difficulty feeding, somnolence, failure to thrive, and constipation. An ale pediatrician orders blood studies that demonstrate low T4 and high TSH. If appropriate therapy is not promptly instituted, which of the following complications would most likely occur?
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A 2 week old child shows difficulty feeding, somnolence, failure to thrive, and constipation. An ale pediatrician orders blood studies that demonstrate low T4 and high TSH. If appropriate therapy is not promptly instituted, which of the following complications would most likely occur?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Mental retardation
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