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ATI RN Pediatric Assessment 2022 Questions
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An adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease
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A nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Heat intolerance. In Graves' disease, there is an overproduction of thyroid hormones leading to symptoms such as heat intolerance due to increased metabolism. Bradycardia (
B) is unlikely as hyperthyroidism typically causes tachycardia. Lethargy (
C) is more commonly associated with hypothyroidism. Weight gain (
D) is also more indicative of hypothyroidism as hyperthyroidism usually causes weight loss.
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