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The practical nurse (PN) overhears a female client with Cushing's syndrome tell her family in a very loud and angry voice to leave her room and not to come back. The response by the PN is based on recognizing which common manifestation of the syndrome?
Impaired cognition is not a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is primarily characterized by hormonal imbalances and physical symptoms.
Memory loss is not a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. The syndrome is more associated with hormonal and metabolic disturbances.
Mood alterations, including irritability, anger, and emotional instability, are common manifestations of Cushing's syndrome. These mood changes can be attributed to the hormonal imbalances and physiological stress associated with the condition.
Hearing loss is not a recognized symptom of Cushing's syndrome. Mood alterations and physical changes are more typical.
Choice A: Impaired cognition is not a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is primarily characterized by hormonal imbalances and physical symptoms.
Choice B: Memory loss is not a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. The syndrome is more associated with hormonal and metabolic disturbances.
Choice C: Mood alterations, including irritability, anger, and emotional instability, are common manifestations of Cushing's syndrome. These mood changes can be attributed to the hormonal imbalances and physiological stress associated with the condition.
Choice D: Hearing loss is not a recognized symptom of Cushing's syndrome. Mood alterations and physical changes are more typical.