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    Ati lpn med surg endocrine proctored exam

    A nurse is collecting data from a client who has Cushing's syndrome. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Positive Chvostek's sign: Chvostek’s indicates hypocalcemia; Cushing’s is not characterized by hypocalcemia. B. Moon face: Redistribution of fat to the face (moon face) is a classic manifestation of Cushing’s syndrome. C. Muscle hypertrophy: Cushing’s causes muscle wasting and weakness (atrophy), not hypertrophy. D. Butterfly rash: A malar (butterfly) rash is associated with lupus, not Cushing’s syndrome.

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