A client complains of increased body metabolism, tachycardia, weight loss, high body temperature, and anxiety. Based on the assessment findings, what diagnosis does the nurse anticipate for this client?
1. Hypothyroidism
2. Type II diabetes
3. Type I diabetes
4. Hyperthyroidism
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Rationale 1: These are signs of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 2: These are signs of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 3: These are signs of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 4: Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone results in symptoms that are the opposite of hypothyroidism: increased body metabolism, tachycardia, weight loss, high body temperature, and anxiety.
Global Rationale: Hypothyroidism, type I diabetes, and type II diabetes are all incorrect. Hypersecretion of thyroid hormone results in symptoms that are the opposite of hypothyroidism: increased body metabolism, tachycardia, weight loss, high body temperature, and anxiety.
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A) True B) False
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