Question

question 5 of 20
clients with hyperthyroidism are characteristically:

• apathetic and anorexic
• sensitive to heat
• emotionally stable
• calm

Explanation:

Hyperthyroidism involves overactive thyroid, increasing metabolic rate. Symptoms include heat sensitivity (due to elevated metabolism generating more heat). Apathetic/anorexic, emotionally stable, or calm are not typical; hyperthyroidism often causes restlessness, anxiety, and increased appetite in some cases.

Answer:

B. Sensitive to heat