Question

during a physical examination of a patient suspected of having graves disease, which finding would be most consistent with this diagnosis? diffusely enlarged thyroid with firm texture diffusely enlarged thyroid with nodular texture slightly enlarged thyroid with nodular texture diffusely enlarged thyroid with soft texture nonpalpable thyroid

Explanation:

Graves' disease is an autoimmune disorder causing hyperthyroidism. A common physical - examination finding is a diffusely enlarged thyroid gland with a soft texture due to increased blood flow and hyperplasia of thyroid tissue.

Answer:

Diffusely enlarged thyroid with soft texture