The nurse is assessing a patient with Cushing syndrome. Which findings should the nurse report for immediate follow-up?
1. serum potassium 2.5 mEq/L and blood pressure 150/90
2. serum sodium 145 mEq/L and reports of muscle weakness
3. serum calcium 11 mg/dL and reports of feelings of depression
4. serum phosphorus 3 mg/dL and hirsutism
Correct Answer: 1
Hypokalemia and hypertension occur with Cushing syndrome as potassium is lost and sodium is retained. The other laboratory values and patient manifestations do not need to be reported for immediate follow-up.
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