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A client's recent weight loss and diarrhea has been attributed to hyperthyroidism. When auscultating the client's thyroid gland, what assessment finding is most consistent with this diagnosis

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A sound of turbulent blood flow in the thyroid

Explanation:

A soft, blowing, swishing sound auscultated over the thyroid is often heard in hyperthyroidism because of an increase in blood flow through the thyroid arteries. Breath sounds and heart sounds are atypical.
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