A patient is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. The nurse should expect clinical signs and symptoms similar to:
A) Hypovolemic shock
B) Sympathetic nervous system stimulation
C) Benzodiazepine overdose
D) Addison's disease
Ans: B
Feedback: Hyperthyroidism is a hypermetabolic state characterized by such signs and symptoms as anxiety, increased blood pressure, and tachycardia, all seen in sympathetic nervous system stimulation. Symptoms of hypovolemic shock, benzodiazepine overdose, and Addison's disease are more similar to a hypometabolic state.
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