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Hyperthyroidism 
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causes
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Graves’ disease, an autoimmune disease
Excessive intake of iodine through diet, dietary supplements or medications
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Certain tumors of the ovaries, testes, or pituitary gland
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Clinical manifestation
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Increased metabolic rate, a condition termed as hyper metabolic state
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Pathophysiology
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The thyroid stimulating is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, and this stimulate thyroid gland to secrete T3 and T4
When there is sufficient thyroid hormone in the circulation, the secretion of TSH is decreased
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Nursing care plan
Monitor BP lying, sitting, and standing, if able. Note widened pulse pressure.
Monitor central venous pressure (CVP), if available.
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Auscultate heart sounds, note extra heart sounds, development of gallops and systolic murmurs.
References
Cooper DS, Biondi B. Subclinical thyroid disease. Lancet. 2012;379:1142–54. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]