During the nursing assessment of a patient with Graves' disease,the nurse notes a bounding,rapid pulse and systolic hypertension.What is an additional manifestation of the disorder that the nurse would expect to find?

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Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder that results in hyperthyroidism. With increased thyroid hormone production, patients may experience symptoms such as tachycardia (bounding, rapid pulse), systolic hypertension, and chest pain. Constipation, decreased appetite, and muscle aches are not typically associated with Graves' disease.

During the Nursing Assessment of a Patient with Graves' Disease,the