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The nurse is caring for a client with a history of CushingÔÇÖs syndrome.
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Moon face and truncal obesity result from cortisol excess in CushingÔÇÖs syndrome. Weight loss, hypotension, and polyuria are more typical of AddisonÔÇÖs disease or diabetes insipidus.