Which disorders would Nurse Richard suspect based on these assessment findings? A 67-year-old male client has been complaining of sleeping more, increased urination, anorexia, weakness, irritability, depression, and bone pain that interferes with her going outdoors.

Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism is most common in older women and is characterized by bone pain and weakness from excess parathyroid hormone (PTH). Clients also exhibit hypercaliuria-causing polyuria. While clients with diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus also have polyuria, they dont have bone pain and increased sleeping. Hypoparathyroidism is characterized by urinary frequency rather than polyuria.