A Patient with a History of Graves' Disease Is Admitted

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient with a history of Graves' disease is admitted to the unit with shortness of breath. The nurse notes the patient's vital signs: T 103° F, P 160, R 24, BP 160/80. The nurse also notes distended neck veins. The nurse suspects the patient has which medical emergency?

• A) Pulmonary embolism
• B) Hypertensive crisis
• C) Thyroid storm
• D) Cushing crisis

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

The amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price over a specified period.

Quantity Supplied

The total amount of a good or service that producers are willing and able to sell at a given price in a given time period.

Surplus

A situation in which the quantity of a good or service supplied exceeds the quantity demanded, often leading to a price reduction.

Shortage

A situation in which the demand for a product exceeds the supply available at a specific price.