What is the most important nursing intervention when caring for a patient with Cushing's syndrome?

What will be an ideal response


Because of enhanced anti-inflammatory effects, infections may become overwhelmingly severe. Therefore the nurse should warn the patient to avoid shaving nicks and other sources of infection.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The inner cellular layer of trophoblast that remains intact inside the blastocyst is termed the

A) morula. B) cytotrophoblast. C) synctiotrophoblast. D) lacunae. E) amnion.

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The structural and functional unit of the kidney is the:

A) nephron. B) medulla. C) renal cortex. D) podocyte.

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Which directional term best describes the location of the human nose?

A) distal B) posterior C) inferior D) anterior E) lateral

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