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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 A

Explanation

Rationale:

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B. Pupillary response is not relevant in assessing the effectiveness of desmopressin.

C. Temperature monitoring is important in general patient care but does not directly relate to the effectiveness of desmopressin.

D. Apical heart rate is important to monitor in many scenarios but is not a direct indicator of desmopressin's effectiveness.

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Rationale:

A. A low temperature is not indicative of organ rejection; fever would be more concerning.

B. Weight loss is not a typical sign of acute organ rejection; weight gain due to fluid retention might be observed.

C. Insomnia is not specifically associated with organ rejection.

D. Oliguria (decreased urine output) is a significant sign of possible kidney transplant rejection, as it may indicate impaired kidney function.

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