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A client has flank pain of 6 on a scale from 0-10. This flank pain is
likely because of what reason? - ANSWER-possible pyelonephritis,
with inflammation and stretching of renal caps
A client presents with right lower abdominal pain and occasional
diarrhea. This is likely? - ANSWER-Appendicitis
A female arrives at the clinic complaining of bleeding between
menstrual periods. The nurse identifies this as? - ANSWER-
Metrorrhagia
A good explanation for myxedema in thyroid deficiency is? - ANSWER-
Lack of thyroid hormone contributes to non- pitting edema
Acromegaly/Gigantism - ANSWER-coarse facial features, deepening of
voice, increased ring or shoe size
, An example of a genetic defect in young children with cystitis is? -
ANSWER-Vesicoureteral reflux
Cardinal signs of pheochromocytoma? - ANSWER-hypertension
clinical manifestations of Cushing’s syndrome? - ANSWER-Excessive
secretion of cortisol causes redistribution of fat, "moon face",
"buffalo" hump on the back and pendulous abdomen. -
Facial skin is flushed (high blood pressure), skin covering abdomen
develops stretch marks - •
individual bruises easily and wound healing is poor -
Approximately 1/2 develop mental status changes from irritability to
severe psychiatric disturbance -
Females may experience changes due to increased androgen levels
clinical manifestations of diabetes insipidus - ANSWER-polyuria,
nocturia, continuous thirst, and polydipsia
clinical manifestations of primary aldosteronism - ANSWER-
hypertension and hypokalemia
clinical manifestations of primary hypothyroidism - ANSWER-fatigue. -
lethargy. -
sensitivity to cold. -