The nurse is assessing a client diagnosed with Cushing disease. Which findings are consistent with the client's diagnosis?
A) Round, red face
B) Buffalo hump
C) Bruising
D) Poor wound healing
E) Hyperactivity
A) Round, red face
B) Buffalo hump
C) Bruising
D) Poor wound healing
Explanation: A) The symptoms of Cushing disease include, but are not limited to, round, red face; buffalo hump; bruising; poor wound healing; and fatigue. Hyperactivity is not a symptom associated with Cushing disease.
B) The symptoms of Cushing disease include, but are not limited to, round, red face; buffalo hump; bruising; poor wound healing; and fatigue. Hyperactivity is not a symptom associated with Cushing disease.
C) The symptoms of Cushing disease include, but are not limited to, round, red face; buffalo hump; bruising; poor wound healing; and fatigue. Hyperactivity is not a symptom associated with Cushing disease.
D) The symptoms of Cushing disease include, but are not limited to, round, red face; buffalo hump; bruising; poor wound healing; and fatigue. Hyperactivity is not a symptom associated with Cushing disease.
E) The symptoms of Cushing disease include, but are not limited to, round, red face; buffalo hump; bruising; poor wound healing; and fatigue. Hyperactivity is not a symptom associated with Cushing disease.
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