The nurse is assessing the client.The client is irritable,anxious,and has lost 12 pounds over the last 2 months.The client's eyes appear to bulge from their sockets.Which of the following pieces of information does the nurse expect to find during the assessment of this client?

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The symptoms described, including irritability, anxiety, weight loss, and bulging eyes, are indicative of hyperthyroidism, particularly Graves' disease. High blood pressure (A) and an elevated apical pulse (B) are common in hyperthyroidism due to the increased metabolism and sympathetic nervous system activity. Feeling very warm (E) is also a symptom of hyperthyroidism, as the increased metabolism generates more heat.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Client