The client calls the clinic complaining of an unusual problem.Which client statement to the nurse is most suggestive of a subjective symptom related to an endocrine problem?
A)"I don't have as much energy as I used to.I get out of breath going up stairs."
B)"Recently I have noticed little purple spots on my legs."
C)"All I want to eat are salty things and I'm adding salt to everything I eat."
D)"My belly seems to be growing bigger every day and it's hard to breathe."

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Subjective symptoms are those reported by the patient but not observable by others. The craving for salty foods is a common symptom of Addison's disease, an endocrine disorder affecting the adrenal glands. This craving results from the body's attempt to compensate for lost sodium through the urine, a consequence of the disease's impact on electrolyte balance.

The Client Calls the Clinic Complaining of an Unusual Problem