Which of the following assessments would indicate the patient was experiencing a thyroid storm?
A) Heart rate 140 beats/min, temperature 39o C, confusion
B) Heart rate 75 beats/min, temperature below 36.2o C, angry
C) Heart rate 132 beats/min, temperature 37.5o C, agitation
D) Heart rate 160 beats/min, temperature 36o C, lethargy
Ans: A
Feedback: The following signs are suggestive of a thyroid crisis: tachycardia (heart rate more than130 beats/min), elevated temperature (more than 38.5o C), and exaggerated symptoms of hyperthyroidism.
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