The nurse is planning to admit a 12-year-old with Graves disease (GD).What clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe in this child?
A) Insomnia
B) Irritability
C) Tonic rigidity
D) Hyperactivity
E) Muscle cramps

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Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism develop gradually,with an interval between onset and diagnosis of approximately 6 to 12 months.Clinical features include irritability,hyperactivity,short attention span,tremors,insomnia,and emotional lability.Tonic rigidity and muscle cramps are signs of hypoparathyroidism.

The Nurse Is Planning to Admit a 12-Year-Old with Graves