The nurse is caring for an adult client with a pituitary tumor resulting in acromegaly. Which of the following assessment findings would be consistent with this diagnosis?
1. Sudden growth spurt to seven feet or more
2. Enlarged hands, feet, and internal organs
3. Increased muscular strength in the upper body
4. Increase in own gender sexual hormone levels
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Rationale: Adults, whose epiphysis has closed, cannot undergo a sudden growth spurt, but will have enlarged hands, feet, and internal organs. This results from hypersecretion of growth hormone.
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1. Client-focused care 2. Functional method 3. Team nursing 4. Primary nursing
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After educating the client, which statement indicates the need for further education? A) "I know to use an oil-based lubricant to prevent spread of the disease to my partner." B) "I can still kiss and hug my partner to show affection." C) "I will not share my razor with my partner." D) "I know I have to practice safer sex with my partner by using a latex condom."
The nurse who is operating with the ethics of care in mind believes which statement?
1. "We should always tell the truth." 2. "We are expected to always do the right thing." 3. "We should do whatever provides the best benefit." 4. "We are all interconnected and part of the same global family."
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A) Children require more sleep than adolescents B) Adolescents require less sleep than elderly clients C) Adolescents and children require minimal sleep D) Adolescents need more sleep for growth