A Client Using Corticosteroids for Over 15 Years Is Being

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client using corticosteroids for over 15 years is being seen in the emergency department for weight gain,fluid retention,and moon face.Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate the client to have?

• A)Addison disease
• B)Cushing disease
• C)Hyperparathyroidism
• D)Hypothyroidism

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