A nurse is assessing a patient with Simmonds cachexia.What symptom should the nurse anticipate the patient will exhibit?

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Simmonds cachexia is a rare disorder that results in the atrophy of adipose tissue and skeletal muscle due to insufficient secretion of pituitary hormones. Muscle wasting is a common symptom of this disorder. High body temperature, ruddy complexion, and silky body hair are not typically associated with this condition.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient with Simmonds Cachexia