A patient comes to the health clinic complaining of tremors and hyperexcitability. The nursing assessment reveals exophthalmos. The patient is exhibiting signs and symptoms of which of the following?
A) Hypothyroidism
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Diabetes
D) Adrenal gland tumor
Ans: B
Feedback: Tremors, hyperexcitability, and exophthalmos are signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
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