The nurse is advised that a patient diagnosed with hyperthyroid crisis will be admitted from the emergency department.The nurse prepares to care for a patient with which possible conditions? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
A)Atrial fibrillation
B)High fever
C)Heart failure
D)Constipation
E)Agitation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A patient with hyperthyroid crisis may present with symptoms such as atrial fibrillation, high fever, heart failure, and agitation. Constipation is not a common symptom of hyperthyroid crisis and therefore is an incorrect choice.

The Nurse Is Advised That a Patient Diagnosed with Hyperthyroid