A Nurse Should Recognize That a Patient Who Has a Diagnosis

question 27

Multiple Choice

A nurse should recognize that a patient who has a diagnosis of Cushing's syndrome is at risk for developing which of the following? Select all that apply.

• A)weight gain
• B)ausculatory lung crackles
• C)jugular vein distention
• D)peripheral edema
• E)hypotension

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