A client with exophthalmos is pictured below. Which conclusion by the nurse is appropriate?
A) This condition is caused by hypothyroidism.
B) Treatment for this condition reverses the symptoms of exophthalmos.
C) This condition is caused by Hashimoto thyroiditis.
D) Women with this condition may have fertility problems.
Answer: D
Exophthalmos is a condition associated with Graves disease, caused by hyperthyroidism. Treatment for this condition may stabilize the symptoms but does not reverse them. Hashimoto thyroiditis is condition of hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism. Women with this condition may have problems with fertility.
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