An older adult client with new-onset atrial fibrillation is sweating excessively. After reviewing the client's recent laboratory results, the nurse concludes that which might be causing the client's symptoms?
A)A hemoglobin (Hgb)level of 11.0 g/dL
B)A thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)level of 0.25 mU/mL
C)A TSH level of 18 mU/mL
D)A Hgb level of 13.8 g/dL

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A)New-onset atrial fibrillation and excessive sweating are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5.5 mU/mL is considered high. 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 excessive sweating are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5.5 mU/mL is considered high. 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 excessive sweating are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5.5 mU/mL is considered high. 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 excessive sweating are potential symptoms of hyperthyroidism. A TSH level above 5.5 mU/mL is considered high. 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.

An Older Adult Client with New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation Is Sweating