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A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety and nervousness,heat intolerance,and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH),elevated thyroxine (T4) and elevated triiodothyronine (T3) levels. Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Tachycardia. In this scenario, the client is exhibiting symptoms of hyperthyroidism, including weight loss, heat intolerance, and anxiety. Elevated T4 and T3 levels are indicative of hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones directly affect the heart, leading to increased heart rate (tachycardia). Hypotension (
A) would be unlikely as hyperthyroidism typically causes hypertension. Slow respiratory rate (
C) and decreased body temperature (
D) are not characteristic of hyperthyroidism.

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