A Client Has Been Diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome

question 1

Multiple Choice

A client has been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome.What assessment does the nurse perform to detect vascular complications associated with this illness?

• A) Auscultation of heart and lung sounds
• B) Assessment of blood pressure
• C) Daily weight using the same scale
• D) Monitoring of urine output every 24 hours

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Definitions:

Ventilation Rate

The frequency of air exchange in and out of the lungs, important for maintaining proper levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the body.

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelium characterized by cells of varying heights with cilia on their surface, giving the appearance of being stratified although each cell touches the basal lamina.

Hyaline Cartilage

A type of smooth, translucent cartilage found on many joint surfaces, providing ease of movement and shock absorption.

Submucosa

A layer of dense irregular connective tissue that lies beneath the mucosa, providing support and containing blood vessels, nerves, and glands.