A patient with Cushing's syndrome is being admitted to the hospital. When completing a physical assessment, the nurse would specifically observe for which of the following manifestations?
A) Alopecia
B) Yellowish discoloration to the skin
C) Bronze pigmentation to the skin
D) Hirsutism
Ans: D
Feedback: Cushing's syndrome causes excessive hair growth, especially in women. Alopecia is hair loss from the scalp and other parts of the body. This usually occurs due to the aging process. Jaundice causes a yellow discoloration in light-skinned patients. The skin of patients who have Addison's disease exhibits a bronze discoloration to due to increased melanin production.
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