A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Hypotension
Weight loss
Hyperpigmentation
Diaphoresis
The Correct Answer is D
Rationale:
A. Cushing’s syndrome usually causes hypertension, not hypotension, due to increased cortisol levels.
B. Weight gain, not weight loss, is a common finding in Cushing's syndrome due to fat redistribution (truncal obesity).
C. Hyperpigmentation is more associated with Addison's disease, not Cushing’s syndrome.
D. Diaphoresis (excessive sweating) can be a symptom of Cushing’s syndrome, caused by hormonal imbalances.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. An insufficient dose of insulin would likely cause hyperglycemia, not hypoglycemia.
B. Sugar substitutes do not affect blood glucose levels significantly and would not lead to hypoglycemia.
C. Birth control pills generally do not cause hypoglycemia.
D. Prolonged exercise increases insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake, which can lead to hypoglycemia if insulin or food intake is not adjusted accordingly. The 2-hour exercise session is the most likely cause of the hypoglycemic episode.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Glucose levels are not directly affected by hyperthyroidism and are typically within the normal range unless the client has diabetes or another condition.
B. Triiodothyronine (T3) levels are elevated in hyperthyroidism due to excessive thyroid hormone production.
C. Thyroxine (T4) levels are also elevated in hyperthyroidism.
D. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is suppressed in hyperthyroidism because the thyroid gland produces excessive hormones, causing a negative feedback loop that reduces TSH levels.