Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is reviewing the medical records of clients on a hospital floor. Which client would the nurse expect is most at risk for hyperthyroidism?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: A 35-year-old male who has Graves' disease. Graves' disease is a common cause of hyperthyroidism characterized by an overactive thyroid gland. Individuals with Graves' disease often present with symptoms such as weight loss, tremors, and palpitations. The autoimmune nature of Graves' disease leads to the production of thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulins, resulting in excess thyroid hormone production. Therefore, a client with a known diagnosis of Graves' disease is at the highest risk for hyperthyroidism.
A: A 45-year-old female with a family history of autoimmune disorders may be at risk for developing autoimmune conditions, including hyperthyroidism, but without a current diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, she is not the most at risk in this scenario.
B: A 73-year-old male with iodine deficiency is more likely to develop hypothyroidism rather than hyperthyroidism, as iodine deficiency is a common cause
A: A 45-year-old female with a family history of autoimmune disorders may be at risk for developing autoimmune conditions, including hyperthyroidism, but without a current diagnosis of hyperthyroidism, she is not the most at risk in this scenario.
B: A 73-year-old male with iodine deficiency is more likely to develop hypothyroidism rather than hyperthyroidism, as iodine deficiency is a common cause