During an assessment the nurse notes that the person's eyes are extremely wide open and bulging. With which endocrine disorder should the nurse associate this finding?

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bulging, wide-open eyes are often associated with hyperthyroidism, also known as Graves' disease. This condition is caused by overproduction of thyroid hormones, which can increase metabolism and cause a variety of symptoms, including bulging eyes (also known as exophthalmos).

During an Assessment the Nurse Notes That the Person's Eyes