The Nurse Clarifies the Pathophysiologic Changes of Graves Disease by Saying

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse clarifies the pathophysiologic changes of Graves disease by saying:

• A) "Your thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones; consequently, you will need replacement therapy."
• B) "Your thyroid gland is overactive, but there are ways to treat it-through medicine or surgery."
• C) "It's an autoimmune disorder that has no satisfactory treatment."
• D) "Graves disease is a temporary disorder that will gradually subside."

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Definitions:

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