In a patient with suspected primary hyperthyroidism (Graves' disease), one would expect the following laboratory serum results: total T₄ ________ FT₄ ________, and TSH ________. A) Increased, decreased, increased B) Increased, decreased, decreased C) Increased, increased, decreased D) Decreased, decreased, increased

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In primary hyperthyroidism, such as Graves' disease, both total T4 and free T4 (FT4) are increased due to overproduction of thyroid hormones, while TSH is decreased due to negative feedback on the pituitary gland.

In a Patient with Suspected Primary Hyperthyroidism (Graves' Disease), One