The nurse is performing an assessment on a client with Graves disease. Which assessment manifestation does the nurse expect to assess?
A) Dry, cold skin
B) Orbital tissue inflammation
C) Hair loss
D) Weight gain
B) Orbital tissue inflammation
Explanation: A) Inflammation of the orbital tissues is a symptom associated with Graves disease. Dry, cold skin, hair loss, and weight gain are associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis.
B) Inflammation of the orbital tissues is a symptom associated with Graves disease. Dry, cold skin, hair loss, and weight gain are associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis.
C) Inflammation of the orbital tissues is a symptom associated with Graves disease. Dry, cold skin, hair loss, and weight gain are associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis.
D) Inflammation of the orbital tissues is a symptom associated with Graves disease. Dry, cold skin, hair loss, and weight gain are associated with Hashimoto thyroiditis.
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