The Client Has Been Diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome

question 9

Multiple Choice

The client has been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome. What will the nurse's assessment likely reveal?

• A) Low blood pressure and hypoglycemia
• B) Well-healed scars on the upper body
• C) Upper body obesity
• D) Thin, gaunt appearance of the face

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Definitions:

Polymer

Long molecules made up of repeating units called monomers, found in numerous natural and synthetic materials.

Sugar Monomers

Sugar monomers, such as glucose and fructose, are the simplest form of carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed to simpler sugars; they serve as building blocks for complex carbohydrates.

Monosaccharides

Simple sugars that are the most basic form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule and serving as energy sources and building blocks for more complex carbohydrates.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.