The nurse is performing a physical assessment on a client in an outpatient clinic. The nurse is inspecting and palpating the client's face, skin folds, axillae, palms, and soles of the feet. The nurse determines the client is diaphoretic
Which of the following statements by the client are expected? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Your elevator is out and I had to climb three flights of stairs.".
2. "I've been running a fever for the last few days.".
3. "I think I have hypothyroidism.".
4. "I'm in a lot of pain today.".
5. "I heard a rumor at work yesterday that layoffs were inevitable.".
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: "Your elevator is out and I had to climb three flights of stairs.". Diaphoresis can occur with exertion, such as climbing stairs.
Rationale 2: "I've been running a fever for the last few days.". Clients who have a fever may become diaphoretic.
Rationale 3: "I think I have hypothyroidism.". It is not typically associated with hypothyroidism. More commonly, it is associated with hyperthyroidism.
Rationale 4: "I'm in a lot of pain today.". Clients who are in pain may become diaphoretic.
Rationale 5: "I heard a rumor at work yesterday that layoffs were inevitable.". Clients who are experiencing emotional stress may become diaphoretic.
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