Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nursing is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following clinical manifestations should the nurse expect to observe? (Select all that Apply)
Correct answer
A,C,E,F
Rationale
A. Buffalo hump: Fat redistribution is a classic sign of Cushing's syndrome. C. Purple or dark striations on the skin: Caused by skin thinning and stretching due to increased cortisol levels. E. Truncal obesity: Central obesity is a hallmark of Cushing's syndrome. F. Round moon-shaped face: Characteristic sign of fat redistribution.