A client with Graves disease requests that the nurse explain the results of recent laboratory tests. Which results would the nurse anticipate discussing with the client? Select all that apply. A)An increase in TSH levels B)An increase in thyroid antibodies C)A decrease in serum T₄ D)An increase in serum T₃ E)A decrease in T₃ uptake

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A)Graves disease, or primary hyperthyroidism, has alterations in normal lab work. With this condition, TSH levels are decreased. Thyroid antibodies, serum T₄, serum T₃, and T₃ uptake tests are all increased. B)Graves disease, or primary hyperthyroidism, has alterations in normal lab work. With this condition, TSH levels are decreased. Thyroid antibodies, serum T₄, serum T₃, and T₃ uptake tests are all increased. C)Graves disease, or primary hyperthyroidism, has alterations in normal lab work. With this condition, TSH levels are decreased. Thyroid antibodies, serum T₄, serum T₃, and T₃ uptake tests are all increased. D)Graves disease, or primary hyperthyroidism, has alterations in normal lab work. With this condition, TSH levels are decreased. Thyroid antibodies, serum T₄, serum T₃, and T₃ uptake tests are all increased. E)Graves disease, or primary hyperthyroidism, has alterations in normal lab work. With this condition, TSH levels are decreased. Thyroid antibodies, serum T₄, serum T₃, and T₃ uptake tests are all increased.

A Client with Graves Disease Requests That the Nurse Explain