During an assessment the nurse notes that the patient's eyes are extremely wide open and bulging. The nurse realizes that this finding is consistent with what health problem?
1. hyperthyroidism
2. diabetes mellitus
3. hypofunction of the adrenal glands
4. hypofunction of the anterior pituitary gland
Correct Answer: 1
Exophthalmos, or protruding eyes, may be seen in hyperthyroidism. This is not a finding that is associated with diabetes mellitus, hypofunction of the adrenal glands, or hypofunction of the pituitary gland.
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