A nurse is explaining Graves disease to a newly diagnosed patient.Which statement by the nurse best clarifies the pathophysiologic changes of Graves disease?
A) "Your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones; consequently, you will need replacement therapy."
B) "Your thyroid gland is overactive, but there are ways to treat it through medicine or surgery."
C) "It's an autoimmune disorder that has no satisfactory treatment."
D) "Graves disease is a temporary disorder that will gradually subside."
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