Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has hyperthyroidism (Graves disease). Which of the following serum laboratory findings should the nurse expect to be below the expected reference range?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) level
Rationale:
🟣 TSH is decreased in hyperthyroidism due to negative feedback from high thyroid hormone levels.
🟣 Graves disease leads to excessive secretion of T3 and T4, which suppresses TSH production from the pituitary.
🟣 A low TSH helps distinguish primary hyperthyroidism from other causes of increased metabolism.
🟣 Monitoring TSH is essential in diagnosing and managing thyroid disorders.
🟣 TSH is inversely related to the activity of the thyroid gland—when T3/T4 are high, TSH is low.
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This question is from ATI Monroe College-NY PN23S-SP126 Exam 3 which contains 25 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: LPN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: LPN ATI Exams
- Domain: Maternal & Newborn Care
- Answer Choices: 4
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