As a social worker, one of your clients exhibits symptoms of fatty deposits around the face (moon face)and a trunk with thick arms and legs. As you talk with her, she confides in you that she has been experiencing sleep disturbances, weight gain, and water retention lately. Which condition would you most suspect in this client?

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The symptoms described, such as moon face, weight gain, and water retention, are characteristic of Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by high levels of cortisol in the body.

As a Social Worker, One of Your Clients Exhibits Symptoms