A Nurse Cares for a Client with Adrenal Hyperfunction

question 23

Multiple Choice

A nurse cares for a client with adrenal hyperfunction.The client screams at her husband,bursts into tears,and throws her water pitcher against the wall.She then tells the nurse,"I feel like I am going crazy." How should the nurse respond?

• A) "I will ask your doctor to order a psychiatric consult for you."
• B) "You feel this way because of your hormone levels."
• C) "Can I bring you information about support groups?"
• D) "I will close the door to your room and restrict visitors."

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Definitions:

Weight Transfer

The process of moving or shifting body weight from one point to another, which is critical for tasks such as walking, standing, or performing transfers.

Activity Tolerance

The level or extent of physical exercise or activity that a person is capable of performing without undue strain or exhaustion.

Skeletal Abnormalities

Irregularities or deviations in the structure of the bones that may lead to various health issues or physical disabilities.

Emotional Factors

Elements that influence feelings, mood, and emotional state, impacting behavior, decision-making, and mental health.