A Nurse Assesses a Client Diagnosed with Adrenal Hypofunction

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client diagnosed with adrenal hypofunction.Which client statement should the nurse correlate with this diagnosis?

• A) "I have a terrible craving for potato chips."
• B) "I cannot seem to drink enough water."
• C) "I no longer have an appetite for anything."
• D) "I get hungry even after eating a meal."

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Definitions:

Vestibular Sense

A sensory system located in the inner ear that provides the leading contribution to the sense of balance and spatial orientation for the purpose of coordinating movement with balance.

Sensory Interaction

The process by which different senses like sight, hearing, and touch influence each other, affecting the way we perceive the world.

Nociceptors

Sensory receptors that detect harmful stimuli, sending pain signals to the brain in response to potentially damaging or dangerous conditions.

Pitch

The perceived frequency of a sound, determining how high or low it sounds.