A Patient Is Prescribed Prednisone (Dexasone) for a Chronic Health

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed prednisone (Dexasone) for a chronic health problem. The nurse instructs the patient to be alert for which signs that Cushing syndrome is developing?

• A) fat deposits in the abdominal and clavicle regions
• B) muscle weakness and wasting in the extremities
• C) delayed wound healing
• D) development of varicose leg veins
• E) hypotension

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