An adolescent female with untreated Graves' disease is admitted to the hospital. The nurse expects to find which signs and symptoms in this client?
A)Hyperglycemia, ketonuria, and glucosuria
B)Weight gain, hirsutism, and muscle weakness
C)Tachycardia, fatigue, and heat intolerance
D)Dehydration, metabolic acidosis, and hypertension

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Graves' disease is a type of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid gland produces an excess of thyroid hormones. Common signs and symptoms include tachycardia (rapid heart rate), fatigue, and heat intolerance. Hyperglycemia, ketonuria, and glucosuria may be seen in diabetes mellitus. Weight gain, hirsutism, and muscle weakness are associated with Cushing's syndrome. Dehydration, metabolic acidosis, and hypertension are not typical signs and symptoms of Graves' disease.

An Adolescent Female with Untreated Graves' Disease Is Admitted to the Hospital