During a sports physical, a client is found to have myopia, long digits, tall stature, an arm span greater than his height, scoliosis, and a hollow chest. The nurse should suspect:

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The combination of myopia, long digits, tall stature, arm span greater than height, scoliosis, and a hollow chest are classic features of Marfan's syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue. Phenylketonuria is a metabolic disorder, Turner's syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting females, and Huntington's chorea is a neurodegenerative disorder with symptoms including uncontrolled movements and cognitive impairment, none of which are consistent with the client's presentation.

During a Sports Physical, a Client Is Found to Have