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The nurse is assessing a client with possible Cushing's syndrome. In a client with Cushing's syndrome, the nurse would expect to find:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cushing's syndrome is a disorder characterized by excessive levels of cortisol in the body. One of the classic physical manifestations of Cushing's syndrome is the accumulation of adipose (fat) tissue in specific areas, such as the trunk (central obesity) and dorsocervical area (referred to as a "buffalo hump"). This redistribution of body fat is a key feature in Cushing's syndrome. The thick, coarse skin is commonly seen in conditions like acromegaly, not in Cushing's syndrome. Weight gain in the arms and legs is not a typical finding in Cushing's syndrome. Additionally, hypertension, rather than hypotension, is more commonly associated with excess cortisol levels in Cushing's syndrome.