While checking the laboratory results for a patient diagnosed with Graves' disease, the nurse would expect the T₃ level to be abnormally: A) low. B) high. C) variable. D) absent.

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Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the thyroid gland to produce too much thyroid hormone. This can lead to a number of symptoms, including weight loss, increased heart rate, and anxiety. The T3 level is a measure of the amount of thyroid hormone in the blood. In Graves' disease, the T3 level is typically abnormally high.

While Checking the Laboratory Results for a Patient Diagnosed with Graves