Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with Cushing's disease. Which of the following complications are associated with this condition?
Correct answer
A, B, D, E
Rationale
Cushing's excess cortisol causes cataracts, diabetes from hyperglycemia, osteoporosis from bone loss, and thromboembolism from hypercoagulability. Orthostatic hypotension is not typical.