The nurse is assessing a client with primary hyperparathyroidism. Which signs and symptoms will the nurse anticipate to assess? Select all that apply.
A) Exophthalmos
B) Weakness
C) Fatigue
D) Depression
E) Neuropathy
B) Weakness
C) Fatigue
D) Depression
E) Neuropathy
Explanation: A) Weakness, fatigue, depression, and neuropathy are considered signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, not hyperparathyroidism.
B) Weakness, fatigue, depression, and neuropathy are considered signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, not hyperparathyroidism.
C) Weakness, fatigue, depression, and neuropathy are considered signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, not hyperparathyroidism.
D) Weakness, fatigue, depression, and neuropathy are considered signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, not hyperparathyroidism.
E) Weakness, fatigue, depression, and neuropathy are considered signs and symptoms of hyperparathyroidism. Exophthalmos is a symptom of hyperthyroidism, not hyperparathyroidism.
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