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A nurse is caring for a client who has hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and hypertension. A diagnosis of Cushing syndrome is suspected.Which of the following tests would the nurse anticipate the health care provider will order to help confirm the diagnosis of Cushing syndrome?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The 24-hour cortisol urine study (
B) measures cortisol levels to confirm Cushing syndrome, characterized by excess cortisol. Radioactive iodine uptake (
A) is for thyroid disorders. ACTH stimulation test (
C) assesses adrenal insufficiency, not Cushing syndrome. Edrophonium test (
D) diagnoses myasthenia gravis, unrelated to Cushing syndrome.

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