The client is experiencing an increased thyroid hormone production. The nurse would monitor for which effect on a client's metabolic rate and subsequent symptoms?
a. rate decrease with weight gain and decreased appetite
b. rate decrease with weight loss and increased appetite
c. rate increase with weight loss and increased appetite
d. rate increase with weight gain and decreased appetite
C
An increased thyroid hormone production would lead to an increase in the client's metabolic rate, resulting in weight loss despite appetite, fatigue, poor tolerance to heat, and profuse perspirations. In addition, restlessness, nervousness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings are present.
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