The nurse should expect to assess which clinical manifestations in an adolescent with Cushing syndrome? (Select all that apply.)
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hyperkalemia
c. Hypotension
d. Cushingoid features
e. Susceptibility to infections
ANS: A, D, E
In Cushing syndrome, physiologic disturbances seen are Cushingoid features hyperglycemia, susceptibility to infection, hypertension, and hypokalemia.
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