A client is being seen in the clinic to receive the results of the lab work to determine thyroid levels. The nurse observes the client's eyes appear to be bulging, and there is swelling around the eyes
What does the nurse know that the correct documentation of this finding is? A) Retinal detachment
B) Periorbital swelling
C) Bulging eyes
D) Exophthalmos
D
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Exophthalmos is an abnormal bulging or protrusion of the eyes and periorbital swelling. These findings are not consistent with retinal detachment. Bulging eyes and periorbital swelling are only individual aspects of exophthalmos.
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