The client has been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome. The nurse would monitor this client for which of the following expected signs of this disorder? Select all that apply
1. Anorexia
2. Weight loss
3. Hypertension
4. Dizziness
5. Moon facies
6. Truncal obesity
3, 5, 6
Rationale: The client with Cushing's syndrome may exhibit a number of different manifestations. These could include moon facies, truncal obesity, and a "buffalo hump" fat pad. Other signs include hypokalemia, peripheral edema, hypertension, increased appetite, and weight gain. Dizziness is not part of the clinical picture for this disorder.
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