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:

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Moon face, buffalo hump, and central obesity

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Weight loss and hypoglycemia

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Hypotension and dehydration

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Increased muscle mass and low blood glucose

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:

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