Which clinical manifestation alerts the nurse to the possibility of Graves' disease as the cause of hyperthyroidism?
A. Weight loss
B. Exophthalmos
C. Menstrual irregularities
D. Increased heart rate and blood pressure
B
Graves' disease causes edema in the extraocular muscles and increased retro-orbital fat that pushes the globe of the eye forward. This exophthalmos is not a feature of hyperthyroidism from any other cause.
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What is the answer?