A 47-Year-Old Patient Is Being Treated for Hyperthyroidism

question 8

Multiple Choice

A 47-year-old patient is being treated for hyperthyroidism.When she goes to the health care provider for a check-up,the nurse in the clinic expects to see which of the following physical symptoms?

• A) Exophthalmos
• B) Strabismus
• C) Photophobia
• D) Diplopia

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Definitions:

Longitudinal

An approach to research that involves repeated observations of the same variables over short or long periods of time to detect changes.

Experimental

describes a research methodology involving the manipulation of variables to test a hypothesis in a controlled environment.

Sequential

Relating to or forming a sequence, where items are ordered according to a logical or natural progression.

Scientific Method

A systematic approach to investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.