The nurse is reading the client's medical history, and learns that the client has a history of alopecia, exophthalmos, and right leg paresthesia. When performing a thorough assessment, the nurse confirms that the client has which manifestations?
1. Hair loss, protruding eyes, and reduced sensation in the right leg
2. Facial hair, deeply sunken eyes, and an abnormal sensation in the right leg
3. Hair loss, exceptionally clear vision, and more sensation than normal in the right leg
4. Hair loss, protruding eyes, and an abnormal sensation in the right leg
Correct Answer: 4
Alopecia is hair loss, exophthalmos is protruding eyes, and paresthesia is an abnormal sensation such as burning, pain, or an electric shock.
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