The client with an endocrine disorder complains of weight loss and diarrhea, and says that he can "feel his heart beating in his chest." The nurse interprets that which of the fol lowing glands is most likely responsible for these symptoms?

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The symptoms described are indicative of hyperthyroidism, which is a condition resulting from excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. These symptoms include weight loss, diarrhea, and palpitations (feeling the heart beating in the chest).

The Client with an Endocrine Disorder Complains of Weight Loss