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The nurse cares for a client diagnosed with Addison disease. Which clinical finding would the nurse anticipate?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Addison disease causes weight loss (D) due to cortisol deficiency. Acanthosis nigricans (A), hirsutism (B), and truncal obesity (C) are associated with other endocrine disorders.