A client with Graves disease requests that the nurse discuss the results of laboratory tests with the client. Which statements would the nurse include?
Select all that apply.
A) "Your TSH level is increased."
B) "Your thyroid antibodies test is increased."
C) "Your serum T4 is decreased."
D) "Your serum T3 is increased."
E) "Your T3 uptake is decreased."
Answer: B, D
Graves disease, or primary hyperthyroidism, has alterations in normal lab work. With this condition, TSH levels are decreased. Thyroid antibodies, serum T4, serum T3, and T3 uptake tests are all increased.
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