A client with new-onset atrial fibrillation appears very anxious.After reviewing the client's recent laboratory results,the nurse concludes that which might be causing the client's symptoms?

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A) New-onset atrial fibrillation and anxiety are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5 mU/mL is considered high. The nurse can plan outcomes to relieve the client's anxiety based on this diagnosis. TSH 0.25 mU/mL is indicative of hypothyroidism. Hgb 13.8 g/dL and Hgb 11.0 g/dL are both normal hemoglobin levels.
B) New-onset atrial fibrillation and anxiety are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5 mU/mL is considered high. The nurse can plan outcomes to relieve the client's anxiety based on this diagnosis. TSH 0.25 mU/mL is indicative of hypothyroidism. Hgb 13.8 g/dL and Hgb 11.0 g/dL are both normal hemoglobin levels.
C) New-onset atrial fibrillation and anxiety are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5 mU/mL is considered high. The nurse can plan outcomes to relieve the client's anxiety based on this diagnosis. TSH 0.25 mU/mL is indicative of hypothyroidism. Hgb 13.8 g/dL and Hgb 11.0 g/dL are both normal hemoglobin levels.
D) New-onset atrial fibrillation and anxiety are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5 mU/mL is considered high. The nurse can plan outcomes to relieve the client's anxiety based on this diagnosis. TSH 0.25 mU/mL is indicative of hypothyroidism. Hgb 13.8 g/dL and Hgb 11.0 g/dL are both normal hemoglobin levels.

A Client with New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Appears Very Anxious