The nurse can anticipate a client suspected of having Cushing's disease to have blood levels checked for:
A)
calcium.
B)
phosphorus.
C)
cortisol.
D)
glycosylated hemoglobin.
C
Explanation:
A)
Cortisol levels are increased in Cushing's disease. Calcium and phosphorus reflect parathyroid function. Glycosylated hemoglobin measures blood sugar control of diabetics.
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Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
B)
Cortisol levels are increased in Cushing's disease. Calcium and phosphorus reflect parathyroid function. Glycosylated hemoglobin measures blood sugar control of diabetics.
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Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
C)
Cortisol levels are increased in Cushing's disease. Calcium and phosphorus reflect parathyroid function. Glycosylated hemoglobin measures blood sugar control of diabetics.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
D)
Cortisol levels are increased in Cushing's disease. Calcium and phosphorus reflect parathyroid function. Glycosylated hemoglobin measures blood sugar control of diabetics.
Application
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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