The nurse is caring for a client with a hormone imbalance. Which manifestations does the nurse attribute to this condition? Select all that apply.
A) Hypertension
B) Anxiety
C) Weight gain
D) Fluid retention
E) Contusion
A) Hypertension
B) Anxiety
C) Weight gain
D) Fluid retention
Explanation: A) Hypertension, anxiety, weight gain, and fluid retention are all findings that could be attributed to the client's hormone imbalance. While disorders of the endocrine system may contribute to easy bruising, the client's contusion cannot be directly attributed to a hormone imbalance.
B) Hypertension, anxiety, weight gain, and fluid retention are all findings that could be attributed to the client's hormone imbalance. While disorders of the endocrine system may contribute to easy bruising, the client's contusion cannot be directly attributed to a hormone imbalance.
C) Hypertension, anxiety, weight gain, and fluid retention are all findings that could be attributed to the client's hormone imbalance. While disorders of the endocrine system may contribute to easy bruising, the client's contusion cannot be directly attributed to a hormone imbalance.
D) Hypertension, anxiety, weight gain, and fluid retention are all findings that could be attributed to the client's hormone imbalance. While disorders of the endocrine system may contribute to easy bruising, the client's contusion cannot be directly attributed to a hormone imbalance.
E) Hypertension, anxiety, weight gain, and fluid retention are all findings that could be attributed to the client's hormone imbalance. While disorders of the endocrine system may contribute to easy bruising, the client's contusion cannot be directly attributed to a hormone imbalance.
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