The nurse is performing her routine physical assessment on a patient with Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse most likely to discover?
Explanation
• Cushing's syndrome is the result of prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol
• Patient's often have adipose deposits on the face (moonface), trunk, and upper back (buffalo hump)
• Hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and hypotension are associated with Addison's disease