Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who reports increased anxiety, nervousness, heat intolerance, and unintentional weight loss. Blood testing reveals decreased thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), elevated thyroxine (T4), and elevated triiodothyronine (T3). Which of the following vital sign abnormalities does the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Hyperthyroidism, indicated by low TSH and high T4/T3, increases metabolism, causing tachycardia.