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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is caring for a client who has developed Cushing syndrome due to long-term corticosteroid therapy to treat multiple sclerosis. The nurse understands that Cushing syndrome puts the client at increased risk for which complication?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Cushing syndrome increases osteoporosis risk, leading to bone fractures (
D) due to excess cortisol affecting bone density. Ataxic dysarthria (
A) is neurological, not related. Hypotension (
B) is unlikely as Cushing syndrome causes hypertension. Hyperkalemia (
C) is incorrect; Cushing syndrome causes hypokalemia.

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