The long-term asthmatic patient develops Cushing's syndrome. The nurse explains that this condition is probably the result of:
1. his taking corticosteroids for many years.
2. an abrupt withdrawal of cortisone therapy.
3. the lack of adrenocorticotropic hormone related to his pituitary gland.
4. poorly functioning adrenal glands.
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Long-term corticosteroid use is a prime cause of Cushing's syndrome.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 973
OBJ: 3 TOP: Cushing's Syndrome
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Evaluation
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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