Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam
Ati lpn med surg endocrine exam ( 44 Questions)
Which findings are expected when assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome?
Cushing syndrome is characterized by central obesity (excess adipose tissue in the trunk), slender extremities, a moon-shaped face, and other features like a buffalo hump. This is due to prolonged exposure to elevated cortisol levels.
High levels of potassium and low levels of sodium are not associated with Cushing syndrome, which typically presents with hypokalemia and hypernatremia.
Wasting of the abdomen is not a feature of Cushing syndrome. The skin may become fragile, but it is not typically calloused.
Edema is not a primary feature; rather, fat redistribution to the trunk and face is more common.
Rationale:
A. Cushing syndrome is characterized by central obesity (excess adipose tissue in the trunk), slender extremities, a moon-shaped face, and other features like a buffalo hump. This is due to prolonged exposure to elevated cortisol levels.
B. High levels of potassium and low levels of sodium are not associated with Cushing syndrome, which typically presents with hypokalemia and hypernatremia.
C. Wasting of the abdomen is not a feature of Cushing syndrome. The skin may become fragile, but it is not typically calloused.
D. Edema is not a primary feature; rather, fat redistribution to the trunk and face is more common.