A client is having a physical examination and the nurse notes that the client's hands and feet are large compared to the rest of the body. The nurse should suspect
a. acromegaly.
b. congenital disorders.
c. diabetes.
d. muscle deformity.
A
Acromegaly may present with abnormally enlarged hands, feet, or head.
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