A patient with hyperthyroidism complains of increased bowel movements, trembling, and irritability. The nurse knows these symptoms are due to:
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Correct answer: Excess thyroid hormone speeding metabolism and sympathetic activity
Excess thyroid hormone increases basal metabolic rate and stimulates sympathetic nervous system causing tremor, irritability, increased GI motility.
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