Which safety measure should the nurse use for a client who has Cushing's disease?
A. Pad the siderails of the client's bed.
B. Assist the client to change positions slowly.
C. Use a lift sheet to change the client's position.
D. Keep suctioning equipment at the client's bedside.
C
Cushing's syndrome or disease greatly increases the serum levels of cortisol, which contributes to excessive bone demineralization and increases the risk for pathologic bone fractures.
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