A Patient Arrives to the Clinic Complaining of Unexplained Weight

question 51

Multiple Choice

A patient arrives to the clinic complaining of unexplained weight loss, diarrhea, and profuse sweating.On exam, the nurse practitioner notices the presence of a goiter.Based on the signs and symptoms, the nurse practitioner suspects:

• A)diabetes mellitus.
• B)addison disease.
• C)cushing disease.
• D)hypothyroidism.
• E)hyperthyroidism.

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