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A nurse is caring for a client with Cushing's syndrome. Which assessment findings would the nurse expect? (Select all that apply.)

A.

Purple striae

B.

Moon face

C.

Bronze pigmentation

D.

Buffalo hump

E.

Poor wound healing

Question Solution

Correct Answer : A,B,D,E

Rationale:

 

A. Purple striae (stretch marks) are common in Cushing's syndrome due to skin thinning and the redistribution of fat.

 

B. A "moon face" is a classic sign of Cushing's syndrome, caused by fat deposition in the face.

 

C. Bronze pigmentation is associated with Addison's disease, not Cushing's syndrome.

 

D. A "buffalo hump," or fat accumulation on the upper back, is another characteristic feature of Cushing's syndrome.

 

E. Poor wound healing is expected in Cushing's syndrome due to the effects of prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels, which impair immune function and tissue repair.


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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Children with Addison’s disease often require increased sodium intake, especially during periods of stress or illness, due to the lack of aldosterone.

B. Addison's disease typically causes fluid volume deficit rather than excess.

C. Addison's disease is more commonly associated with hypoglycemia rather than hyperglycemia.

D. Teaching the parents about cortisol replacement therapy is crucial, as this is the primary treatment for managing Addison’s disease. The child will need lifelong hormone replacement to compensate for the lack of cortisol.

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

Rationale:

A. Airway patency is the highest priority following a thyroidectomy due to the risk of airway obstruction from swelling or hematoma formation near the surgical site. Compromised airway can lead to respiratory distress and requires immediate attention.

B. While monitoring temperature is important for detecting potential infections, it is not the immediate priority.

C. Pain control is important for comfort and recovery, but it is not life-threatening.

D. Urination should be monitored postoperatively, but it is not as critical as ensuring a patent airway.

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