The nurse suspects that a patient has hyperthyroidism,and laboratory data also indicate that the patient's T₄ and T₃ hormone levels are elevated.Which of the following would the nurse most likely find on examination?

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T₄ and T₃ are thyroid hormones that stimulate the rate of cellular metabolism.With an enlarged thyroid,as in hyperthyroidism,you might expect to find tachycardia and diffuse enlargement (goitre)or a nodular lump.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Has Hyperthyroidism,and Laboratory Data