A nurse assesses a client with Cushing's disease. Which assessment findings should the nurse correlate with this disorder? (Select all that apply.)
a. Moon face
b. Weight loss
c. Hypotension
d. Petechiae
e. Muscle atrophy
ANS: A, D, E
Clinical manifestations of Cushing's disease include moon face, weight gain, hypertension, petechiae, and muscle atrophy.
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