A Patient Is Admitted with Cushing Syndrome

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with Cushing syndrome.Which findings would the nurse expect to note as confirming this diagnosis?

• A) Hirsutism
• B) Rounded face
• C) Hypotension
• D) Decreased libido
• E) Scleroderma
• F) Fatigue and weakness

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Definitions:

Descending Colon

The part of the large intestine that descends from the splenic flexure to the sigmoid colon, involved in water and electrolyte absorption.

Hypopharynx

The lower part of the pharynx (throat) that lies just above the esophagus and larynx, important in the process of swallowing.

Tube-Like Structure

A hollow, cylindrical organ or formation in an organism that allows for the passage of substances.

Esophagus

The part of the alimentary canal that connects the throat to the stomach.