Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. The nurse should recognize which of the following are manifestations of Cushing's syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Moon face
Rationale:
Cushing’s syndrome results from excess cortisol, leading to characteristic features such as moon face, purple striations, hypertension, and a buffalo hump.
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This question is from RN ATI Medsurg N269 Comphrensive Exam which contains 65 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 5
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