A person has acne, easy bruising, thin extremities, and truncal obesity. The healthcare professional assesses the person for which of these?
A)Previous thyroid surgery
B)Urine osmolality
C)Serum electrolytes
D)Use of glucocorticoids

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These symptoms are characteristic of Cushing disease (or Cushing-like syndrome) which can be caused by long-term use of glucocorticoids to treat other medical conditions. Thyroid surgery, urine osmolality, and serum electrolytes would not give information about the disorder.

A Person Has Acne, Easy Bruising, Thin Extremities, and Truncal