The Nurse Is Conducting an Initial Assessment of a Client

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is conducting an initial assessment of a client diagnosed with an endocrine disorder and identifies which signs and symptoms as subjective,as opposed to objective symptoms? Select all that apply.

• A)There is 2+ edema present in both hands and feet.
• B)The client complains of feeling tired most of the time.
• C)The client states that he can't see as well as before.
• D)The client's vision measured as 20/200.
• E)The client reports very dry skin.

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Definitions:

Filtration Membrane

A biological or synthetic membrane that acts as a selective barrier, allowing some substances to pass while blocking others, especially used in filtering substances from the blood in the kidneys.

Nephron

The basic structural and functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.

Glomerular Capsule

A cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus in each nephron of the kidney, where filtration of blood plasma occurs.

Afferent Arteriole

A small artery that leads into the glomerulus of the kidney, where it divides into capillaries for blood filtration.