188. A nurse is assessing a patient taking a glucocorticoid (e.g., prednisone) long-term. The nurse should be vigilant for signs of Cushing’s syndrome, which include:

  • Weight loss and hypoglycemia
  • Moon face, buffalo hump, and central obesity
  • Hypotension and dehydration
  • Increased muscle mass and low blood glucose
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