Which of the following disorders has the characteristic exophthalmos in which swelling of the tissues behind the eyes causes the eyes to protrude?

A) Graves' disease
B) Cushing's syndrome
C) Addison disease
D) Diabetic ketoacidosis

Answer: A

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What is the primary purpose of grounding all electrical equipment used in the hospital setting?

a. To prevent the dangerous buildup of voltage in the equipment b. To make the equipment more secure and less likely to break down c. To avoid excessive energy costs d. To convert electrical power from DC to AC

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