Asked by Salomé Daraselia on Apr 28, 2024
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The nurse suspects that a patient has hyperthyroidism, and the laboratory data indicate that the patient's T4 and T3 hormone levels are elevated. Which of these findings would the nurse most likely find on examination?
A) Dyspnea
B) Tachycardia
C) Constipation
D) Atrophied nodular thyroid gland
Hyperthyroidism
A condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive, producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones, leading to a rapid metabolism and other health issues.
Tachycardia
A condition where the heart rate is abnormally high, typically exceeding the normal resting rate.
T3 Hormone
Triiodothyronine, a thyroid hormone that plays a vital role in the body's metabolic processes.
- Recognize and comprehend different physical indications and symptoms linked to particular medical disorders.
- Link particular clinical observations to possible root medical issues.
- Understand the physiologic basis for various assessment findings in patients.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and comprehend different physical indications and symptoms linked to particular medical disorders.
- Link particular clinical observations to possible root medical issues.
- Understand the physiologic basis for various assessment findings in patients.
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