NCLEX-RN
NCLEX RN Questions on Endocrine System Questions
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The nurse cares for a 38-year-old female client recently diagnosed with Graves' disease. The client presents with a visibly enlarged thyroid gland, heat intolerance, excessive sweating, and unintentional weight loss. What additional signs or symptoms may be present in this client?
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Rationale: Graves' disease, a hyperthyroid condition, causes tachycardia, palpitations, diarrhea, tremors, and exophthalmos due to increased metabolism and autoimmunity. Cold intolerance is a hypothyroid symptom.
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