The nurse should expect to assess which clinical manifestations in an adolescent with Cushing's syndrome (Select all that apply)?
a. Hyperglycemia
b. Hyperkalemia
c. Hypotension
d. Cushingoid features
e. Susceptibility to infections
ANS: A, D, E
In Cushing's syndrome, physiologic disturbances seen are cushingoid features, hyperglycemia, susceptibility to infection, hypertension, and hypokalemia.
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