A client has an ACTH-secreting tumour. Which assessment findings would be consistent with this type of tumour?

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ACTH-secreting tumours typically cause hypercortisolism (Cushing's syndrome), which is characterized by weight gain and muscle atrophy. Clubbing of the fingers and circumoral cyanosis are usually associated with lung or heart disease, extreme tachycardia and tremors are typically seen in hyperthyroidism, and exophthalmos and skin that is hot to the touch are associated with Graves' disease.

A Client Has an ACTH-Secreting Tumour