During a routine physical, a 30-year-old patient remarks, "I had to buy all new shoes because my feet are growing again." How should the nurse reply?

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The nurse should inquire about changes in the hands because the patient's statement about feet growing could indicate acromegaly, a condition often associated with enlarged hands and feet due to excess growth hormone.

During a Routine Physical, a 30-Year-Old Patient Remarks, "I Had