During an Assessment, the Nurse Determines That a Patient with Cushing

question 1

Multiple Choice

During an assessment, the nurse determines that a patient with Cushing syndrome requires interventions to support an alteration in carbohydrate metabolism. What manifestations did the patient demonstrate for the nurse to determine this need?

• A) striae over the abdomen
• B) fat pads on the upper back
• C) urine output in one hour 250 mL
• D) 2 L of water ingested in 90 minutes
• E) fasting blood glucose level 185 mg/dL

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