The client has been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome. What will the nurse's assessment likely reveal?
1. Low blood pressure and hypoglycemia
2. Well-healed scars on the upper body
3. Upper body obesity
4. Thin, gaunt appearance of the face
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Hypertension and hyperglycemia are commonly seen.
Rationale 2: Delayed wound healing is a sign of Cushing's disease.
Rationale 3: Primary symptoms of Cushing's syndrome include upper body obesity.
Rationale 4: A redistribution of fat around the face results in a "moon face" appearance.
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