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A client with thyrotoxicosis says to the nurse, 'I am so irritable. I am having problems at work because I lose my temper very easily.' Which of the following responses by the nurse would give the client the most accurate explanation of her behavior?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Thyrotoxicosis, due to excess thyroid hormone, increases metabolism and can affect the nervous system, leading to irritability and emotional lability. This explains the client's behavior as a direct result of the disease's impact on thyroid function.

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