The nurse is teaching a group of nursing students about risk factors for Cushing's syndrome. The nurse knows further teaching is required when the students identify which of the following patients as being at risk for Cushing's syndrome? The patient who

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Radioactive iodine treatment for hyperthyroidism is not associated with an increased risk of Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's syndrome is primarily caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, which can occur with long-term use of corticosteroid medications (often used in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, organ transplant, and certain cancers).

The Nurse Is Teaching a Group of Nursing Students About