An adolescent client diagnosed with Graves' disease is admitted to the hospital. Which clinical manifestations would the nurse expect on assessment?

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Graves' disease is a type of hyperthyroidism, which results in overproduction of thyroid hormone. The clinical manifestations of Graves' disease include tachycardia (fast heart rate), fatigue, heat intolerance, weight loss despite increased appetite, and muscle weakness. Dehydration, metabolic acidosis, hypertension, hyperglycemia, ketonuria, and glucosuria are not typically associated with Graves' disease. Hirsutism, an excess growth of hair, can be seen in some women with Graves' disease but is not a common clinical manifestation in adolescent clients.

An Adolescent Client Diagnosed with Graves' Disease Is Admitted to the Hospital