The client has been diagnosed with Cushing's syndrome. The nurse would monitor this client for which of the following expected signs of this disorder? Select all that apply.

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Cushing's syndrome is characterized by symptoms resulting from excessive cortisol in the body. Hypertension (C) is common due to cortisol's effects on fluid balance and blood pressure. Moon facies (E), a rounding of the face, and truncal obesity (F), where fat accumulates around the trunk while arms and legs remain thin, are classic physical manifestations of Cushing's syndrome. Anorexia and weight loss are not typical features; instead, weight gain is expected. Dizziness is not directly associated with Cushing's syndrome.

The Client Has Been Diagnosed with Cushing's Syndrome