The nurse realizes an alteration in growth hormone can lead to changes in an individual's physical stature. What condition should the nurse suspect is being caused by abnormally high levels of growth hormone in a patient?
1. acromegaly
2. dwarfism
3. hirsutism
4. gynecomastia
Correct Answer: 1
Extremely large bones may indicate acromegaly, which is caused by excessive growth hormone. Extremely short stature may indicate dwarfism, which is caused by insufficient growth hormone. Hirsutism, or abnormal hair growth, is associated with adrenal hormone access. Gynecomastia, or development of breast tissue in men, is frequently associated with androgen therapy.
You might also like to view...
Which of the following best describes how many households with at least one child with a disabling condition would a school nurse working in an elementary school expect to see?
a. About 5% b. About 10% c. About 15% d. About 20%
A client with a total placenta previa presents to the hospital at 8 months, bleeding and is delivered by cesarean section. Which potential nursing diagnosis is most pertinent during the initial postpartum period?
a. Pain related to surgical incision b. Ineffective breastfeeding related to operative delivery c. Deficient fluid volume (hemorrhage) related to uterine atony d. Risk for injury related to the development of deep vein thrombosis
What evidence-based practice information should the nurse base decisions on regarding assigning ancillary staff to long-term care clients requiring feeding assistance?
a. The staff should be allowed at least 20 minutes per patient to provide feeding assistance. b. 50% of long-term care residents require some degree of assistance with eat-ing. c. Long-term care clients eat better when fed in a community environment like a dining room. d. Poor nutrition and hydration is primarily affected by the client's physical condition.
The nurse is teaching a client who has a spinal cord injury how to prevent respiratory problems at home. Which statement indicates that the client correctly understands the teaching?
a. "I will use my incentive spirometer every 2 hours while I'm awake." b. "I will not drink thick fluids to prevent choking." c. "I will take cough medicine to prevent excessive coughing." d. "I will position myself on my right side so I don't aspirate."