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The nurse demonstrates that the person whose recommended weight is 150 pounds based on height, age, and body type would be considered obese if the person weighed a minimum of ______ pounds.
 
  Fill in the blanks with correct word

Question 2

Which manifestations occur with a benign pituitary adenoma? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Gigantism in children
  b. Acromegaly in adults
  c. Muscle weakness
  d. Excessive hair growth
  e. Joint pain



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Answer to Question 1

180

A person is considered obese if his or her weight exceeds 20 of the recommended weight for his or her height, age, and body type. (Recommended weight of 150 pounds  .20 is 30 pounds; 150 pounds + 30 pounds = 180 pounds.)

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, E
A benign pituitary adenoma may cause gigantism in children, acromegaly in adults, muscle weakness, and joint pain. A benign pituitary adenoma does not cause excessive hair growth (hir-sutism).





 

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