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A nurse is caring for a female client who has a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome. The client is embarrassed that she is experiencing hirsutism and severe acne. The nurse understands that these manifestations are caused by which of the following?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Hirsutism and acne in Cushing syndrome are caused by excess adrenal androgens (
B). Mineralocorticoids (
A) affect fluid balance. Thyroid hormone (
C) is unrelated. Glucocorticoids (
D) cause other symptoms, not these.

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