A nurse suspects that a client taking short-term high-dose methylprednisolone (Medrol) is developing Cushing's syndrome based on assessment of which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Weight loss
B) Moon face
C) Buffalo hump
D) Dry skin
E) Hypotension
Ans: B, C
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A nurse should monitor a client taking short-term high-dose methylprednisolone (Medrol) for signs and symptoms of Cushing's syndrome, which include buffalo hump, moon face, oily skin, acne, osteoporosis, purple striae on the abdomen and hips, altered skin pigmentation, and weight gain.
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