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

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Purplish red striae on the abdomen are a common manifestation of Cushing's syndrome. Option A is not expected as Cushing's syndrome can cause hypertension. Option B is not expected as Cushing's syndrome can cause excessive hair growth or hirsutism. Option D is a manifestation of another condition called Addison's disease, which is characterized by hyperpigmentation of the skin, but not a symptom of Cushing's syndrome.

A Nursing Assessment of a Patient with Cushing's Syndrome Reveals