A 19-year-old male client presents with rheumatoid arthritis. The client has a tall, lanky body, sparse facial hair. He complains of decreased physical endurance. How could a diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome be confirmed in the client?

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Klinefelter syndrome is confirmed through genetic testing to identify an extra X chromosome, as well as hormone analysis to evaluate testosterone and other hormone levels. Absence of pubertal changes, muscle weakness, and distribution of adipose tissue can be present in Klinefelter syndrome, but they are not definitive diagnostic criteria.

A 19-Year-Old Male Client Presents with Rheumatoid Arthritis