The nurse explains to a 14-year-old that because he has Addison's, he will:
1. not develop pubic hair.
2. grow a heavy beard.
3. grow bald at an early age.
4. have enlarged joints.
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The boy with Addison's will not grow facial, axillary, or pubic hair. Balding and enlarged joints are not associated with Addison's.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 967
OBJ: 1 TOP: Addison's Disease
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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