Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has Graves' disease about recognizing the manifestations of thyroid storm. Which of the following findings should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Thyroid storm, a hyperthyroid crisis, causes fever (increased temperature) due to excessive thyroid hormone. Tachycardia, agitation, and hypertension are also typical, not decreased heart rate, lethargy, or hypotension.