Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Cushing’s syndrome usually causes hypertension, not hypotension, due to increased cortisol levels.
Weight gain, not weight loss, is a common finding in Cushing's syndrome due to fat redistribution (truncal obesity).
Hyperpigmentation is more associated with Addison's disease, not Cushing’s syndrome.
Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome, caused by hormonal imbalances.
Rationale:
A. Cushing’s syndrome usually causes hypertension, not hypotension, due to increased cortisol levels.
B. Weight gain, not weight loss, is a common finding in Cushing's syndrome due to fat redistribution (truncal obesity).
C. Hyperpigmentation is more associated with Addison's disease, not Cushing’s syndrome.
D. Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome, caused by hormonal imbalances.