A nurse is caring for a client with Graves' disease. Based on clinical manifestations, which nursing diagnosis would be most appropriate?

a. Altered Body Image
b. Constipation
c. Fluid Volume Deficit
d. Impaired Nutrition—More Than Body Requirements


A
Clients with Graves' disease often have a startling appearance with a swollen neck, evidence of weight loss, and edematous protruding eyes. Clients may need much support to adjust to the physical changes that accompany this disease. They may have diarrhea, not constipation.

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Slowness of movement is termed ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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The health care worker who is responsible for taking vital signs is the

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