A Client Has Documented Acromegaly

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client has documented acromegaly.During a physical assessment before surgery for a knee replacement,the nurse discovers that she has a moderately enlarged liver.Which is the nurse's best action?

• A) Counsel the client on the health risks of alcoholism.
• B) Assess for jaundice of the skin and eyes.
• C) Document the finding and monitor the client.
• D) Draw blood for liver function studies.

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