Ati lpn med surg exam
Ati lpn med surg exam ( 49 Questions)
A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that apply)
Obese extremities. Clients with Cushing's syndrome typically experience central (truncal) obesity with thin extremities due to fat redistribution and muscle wasting, not obese extremities.
Buffalo hump: A "buffalo hump" (fat pad on the back of the neck) is a common characteristic of Cushing's syndrome due to abnormal fat distribution.
Purple striations. Purple or reddish striae on the abdomen and other areas are commonly seen in Cushing's syndrome due to skin thinning and collagen breakdown.
Moon face. A round, full face (moon face) is a classic sign of Cushing's syndrome due to fat deposits in the face.
Tremors. Tremors are not typically associated with Cushing's syndrome and are more often associated with neurological or metabolic conditions.
A. Obese extremities. Clients with Cushing's syndrome typically experience central (truncal) obesity with thin extremities due to fat redistribution and muscle wasting, not obese extremities.
B. Buffalo hump: A "buffalo hump" (fat pad on the back of the neck) is a common characteristic of Cushing's syndrome due to abnormal fat distribution.
C. Purple striations. Purple or reddish striae on the abdomen and other areas are commonly seen in Cushing's syndrome due to skin thinning and collagen breakdown.
D. Moon face. A round, full face (moon face) is a classic sign of Cushing's syndrome due to fat deposits in the face.
E. Tremors. Tremors are not typically associated with Cushing's syndrome and are more often associated with neurological or metabolic conditions.