The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with Graves' disease. Which of the following nursing interventions would be appropriate for this client's care?
1. Administer a stool softener.
2. Provide extra blankets.
3. Provide frequent meals.
4. Restrict the caloric intake.
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Nursing interventions for Graves' disease (hyperthyroidism) include offering frequent, high-calorie meals; medicating for diarrhea; providing a fan or decreasing the temperature on the air conditioner; and taking daily weight measurements. The client does not need a stool softener. The client does not need extra blankets. The client's metabolic rate is increased, and she should not have a restriction on caloric intake.
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