Question

a nurse performs a comprehensive assessment on a client. the nurse observes the following findings: enlarged hands, feet, and facial features (nose, ears). which of the following disorders do these findings indicate?

scleroderma

parkinson disease

cushing syndrome

acromegaly

Explanation:

Acromegaly is characterized by enlarged hands, feet, and facial features due to excessive growth - hormone secretion. Other options have different symptoms.

Answer:

D. acromegaly