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An adult female client is diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Which symptom would not be associated with this condition?
 
  A) Feeling unrefreshed after adequate sleep
  B) Joint pain with swelling
  C) Mild fever
  D) Confusion

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client for symptoms of prostate cancer. Which symptoms would indicate the client is experiencing an enlarged prostate?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Hematuria
  B) Dysuria
  C) Nerve pain
  D) Bone pain
  E) Bowel or bladder dysfunction



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Chronic fatigue syndrome is diagnosed only if it is accompanied by at least four of the following symptoms: malaise lasting longer than 24 hours after exercise, feeling unrefreshed after adequate sleep, forgetfulness, confusion, inability to concentrate, joint pain with no swelling, headaches not previously experienced, irritability, mild fever, muscle aches, muscle weakness, sore throat, and sore lymph nodes.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B

Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include hematuria, dysuria, reduction in urinary stream, nocturia, frequency of urination, and abnormal size of prostate on digital exam. The other choices are nerve impingement or metastatic symptoms.



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