A patient with hyperthyroidism is in the hospital waiting for surgery to remove the thyroid gland.This patient has all of the following conditions.For which condition should you notify the prescriber immediately?

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A complication of severe hyperthyroidism is thyroid crisis (also known as thyroid storm).Symptoms include fever,dangerously high blood pressure,and a rapid,irregular heartbeat.The symptoms can develop quickly,and if not treated,this problem can lead to seizures,heart failure,and death.An elevation in temperature may be an indication of impending thyroid crisis and requires immediate attention.

A Patient with Hyperthyroidism Is in the Hospital Waiting for Surgery