A nursing assessment of a patient with Cushing syndrome reveals that the patient has truncal obesity and thin arms and legs. An additional manifestation of Cushing syndrome that the nurse would expect to find is

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Purplish-red striae on the abdomen are a common clinical manifestation of Cushing syndrome. Hypotension and bronzed-appearing skin are manifestations of Addison's disease. Decreased axillary and pubic hair occur with androgen deficiency.

A Nursing Assessment of a Patient with Cushing Syndrome Reveals