The Manager Observes a Staff Nurse Instruct a Patient with Cushing

question 26

Multiple Choice

The manager observes a staff nurse instruct a patient with Cushing syndrome about the risk for infection. For which statement should the manager correct the nurse?

• A) "Epidermal hypertrophy restricts macrophage activity."
• B) "Cortisol affects protein synthesis."
• C) "Cortisol inhibits collagen synthesis."
• D) "The resulting edema impairs blood flow to tissues."

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Definitions:

Digestion

The process by which the body breaks down food into smaller components to absorb nutrients and energy.

GI Tract

stands for the gastrointestinal tract, which is the pathway starting from the mouth to the anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption of food.

Absorbable Form

A type of medical or pharmaceutical product designed to be absorbed by the body, often referring to sutures or drugs.

Pruritus Ani

Itching around the anus.