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    The document discusses Cushing's syndrome and disease, including potential test results, symptoms the nurse should report, appropriate nursing interventions, and indicators that a client understands discharge instructions.

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    The document discusses Cushing's syndrome and disease, including potential test results, symptoms the nurse should report, appropriate nursing interventions, and indicators that a client understands discharge instructions.

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    Which of the following test results would be

    consistent with a diagnosis of Cushing's disease?


    a. Postprandial hypoglycemia.
    b. Hypokalemia.
    c. Hyponatremia.
    d. Decreased urinary calcium level.
    The nurse is assessing a client with Cushing's
    syndrome. Which observation should the nurse
    report to the physician immediately?
    A. Pitting edema of the legs
    B. An irregular apical pulse
    C. Dry mucous membranes
    D. Frequent urination
    A nurse should perform which intervention for a
    client with Cushing’s syndrome?
    A. Offer clothing or bedding that’s cool and
    comfortable.
    B. Suggest a high-carbohydrate, low protein diet.
    C. Explain that the client’s physical changes are a
    result of excessive corticosteroids.
    D. Explain the rationale for increasing salt and
    fluid intake in times of illness, increased stress,
    and very hot weather.
    The nurse provides home care instructions
    to a client with Cushing’s syndrome. The
    nurse determines that the client understands
    the hospital discharge instructions if
    the client makes which statement?
    A. “I need to eat foods low in potassium.”
    B. “I need to check the color of my stools.”
    C. “I need to check the temperature of my legs
    twice a day.”
    D. “I need to take aspirin rather than Tylenol
    for a headache.”

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