NCLEX-RN
Med Surg RN NCLEX Questions Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client with Cushing's disease tells the nurse that the physician said the morning serum cortisol level was within normal limits. The client asks, 'How can that be? I'm not imagining all these symptoms!' The nurse's response will be based on which of the following?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Cushing's disease disrupts the normal diurnal cortisol rhythm, leading to consistently high levels, which may not be captured in a single morning test.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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