The nurse is assessing a patient diagnosed with Graves' disease. What physical characteristics of Graves' disease would the nurse expect to find?
A) Hair loss
B) Moon face
C) Bulging eyes
D) Fatigue
Ans: C
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Clinical manifestations of the endocrine disorder Graves' disease include exophthalmos (bulging eyes) and fine tremor in the hands. Graves' disease is not associated with hair loss, a moon face, or fatigue.
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