A patient seeks care at the clinic because of increasing speech difficulties and hoarseness,telling the nurse his tongue has gotten so big that he can hardly talk.The physician suspects acromegaly.During the nursing history,which of the following should the nurse specifically ask the patient whether he has experienced?

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Acromegaly is a disorder caused by excessive growth hormone production, usually due to a benign pituitary tumor. One of the hallmark symptoms of acromegaly is enlargement of the hands and feet, often leading to an increase in shoe size. Asking about shoe size can help the nurse assess for this symptom and potentially aid in the diagnosis of acromegaly. While the other options may be relevant to a nursing history in other contexts, they are not specifically related to the suspected diagnosis of acromegaly.

A Patient Seeks Care at the Clinic Because of Increasing