Which should the nurse be most concerned about during the treatment of a client experiencing a thyroid storm?
A. The client requires a second dose of propylthiouracil.
B. The client develops crackles in both lung bases.
C. The client begins to shiver.
D. The client becomes hyperglycemic.
Answer: C
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