A nurse is caring for a client who has Cushing's syndrome.Which of the following interventions should the nurse expect to perform? (Select all that apply.)

Assess for neck vein distention.

Monitor for an irregular heart rate.

Assess blood glucose level.

Monitor for postural hypotension.

Weigh the client daily.

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Correct Answer : A,B,C,D,E

Choice A rationale
Assessing for neck vein distention helps monitor fluid overload, which is common in Cushing's syndrome due to cortisol's effects on fluid retention.
Choice B rationale
Monitoring for an irregular heart rate is important because cortisol can cause electrolyte imbalances and hypertension, which may affect heart rhythm.
Choice C rationale
Assessing blood glucose levels is essential since Cushing's syndrome can cause hyperglycemia due to cortisol's effects on glucose metabolism.
Choice D rationale
Monitoring for postural hypotension helps manage potential complications from cortisol's effects on blood pressure regulation.
Choice E rationale
Weighing the client daily is important for monitoring fluid retention and weight changes associated with Cushing's syndrome.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale
Cervical cancer screening is recommended for individuals with a cervix starting at age 21, not necessarily for detecting colorectal cancer. It's an essential screening but irrelevant to middle-aged clients discussing colorectal cancer risk.
Choice B rationale
Lung cancer screening is mainly for people with a history of heavy smoking. Discussing lung cancer screening with a doctor is vital, but it does not address the early detection of colorectal cancer for average-risk individuals.
Choice C rationale
The previous recommendation was to start colorectal cancer screening at age 50. However, guidelines have updated, and this age is now considered outdated for average-risk individuals.
Choice D rationale
Colorectal cancer screening for everyone beginning at age 45 aligns with the latest American Cancer Society guidelines. This change reflects evidence showing the benefit of earlier screening to detect and prevent colorectal cancer in average-risk adults.

A. Developing thyroid cancer. B. Delivering a child who has Down syndrome. C. Developing breast cancer. D. Developing Alzheimer's disease.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Choice A rationale
A mutant BRCA1 gene is not associated with an increased risk of thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer risk factors include radiation exposure and family history, but not the BRCA1 mutation.
Choice B rationale
The BRCA1 gene mutation does not increase the risk of Down syndrome in offspring. Down syndrome is related to chromosomal abnormalities, not the BRCA1 gene mutation.
Choice C rationale
The BRCA1 gene mutation significantly increases the risk of breast cancer, often at an early age. It is a key factor in hereditary breast cancer syndromes.
Choice D rationale
The BRCA1 gene mutation is not linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is associated with genetic factors like the APOE gene, not BRCA1.

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