During an assessment, the nurse notes that the patient's eyes are extremely wide open and bulging. The nurse would conduct additional assessment for which endocrine disorder?

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Wide open and bulging eyes are a classic sign of hyperthyroidism, also known as Graves' Disease. Hypofunction of the adrenal glands (C) would present with symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, and weight loss. Hypofunction of the anterior pituitary gland (D) would result in decreased hormone production and would not typically present with bulging eyes. Diabetes mellitus (B) would not cause bulging eyes.

During an Assessment, the Nurse Notes That the Patient's Eyes