NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
A client is admitted to the hospital with the diagnosis of Cushing's disease. The nurse should monitor the client's laboratory studies for which associated disorder?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The client with adrenocorticosteroid excess experiences hyperglycemia, hyperkalemia, elevated plasma cortisol and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels, and an elevated WBC count. These abnormalities are caused by the effects of excess glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids on the body.
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