The nurse would anticipate the client with hyperthyroidism to exhibit which symptom?
1. Hypothermia
2. Bradycardia
3. Weight gain
4. Hypertension
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Hypothermia is not a symptom of hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 2: Bradycardia is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 3: Weight gain is not a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Rationale 4: The client with hyperthyroidism experiences an increase in metabolic rate and possibly hypertension.
Global Rationale: The client with hyperthyroidism experiences an increase in metabolic rate and possibly hypertension. The remaining findings reflect a slowing of metabolism, possibly due to hypothyroidism.
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