The nurse suspects that a patient has hyperthyroidism, and the laboratory data indicate that the patient's T₄ and T₃ levels are elevated.During assessment, the nurse will likely find the patient has:

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T₄ and T₃ are thyroid hormones that stimulate the rate of cellular metabolism, resulting in tachycardia.With an enlarged thyroid gland as in hyperthyroidism, the nurse might expect to find diffuse enlargement (goitre) or a nodular lump but not an atrophied gland.Dyspnea and constipation are not findings associated with hyperthyroidism.

The Nurse Suspects That a Patient Has Hyperthyroidism, and the Laboratory