Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' diseaseA nurse is assessing an adolescent who has an exacerbation of Graves' disease. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Heat intolerance. In Graves' disease, there is an overproduction of thyroid hormones leading to symptoms such as heat intolerance due to increased metabolism. Bradycardia (B) is unlikely as hyperthyroidism typically causes tachycardia. Lethargy (C) is more commonly associated with hypothyroidism. Weight gain (D) is also more indicative of hypothyroidism as hyperthyroidism usually causes weight loss.