A nurse is assessing a client for hypoxemia during an asthma attack.
Which of the following manifestations should the nurse expect?

Choice A rationale

Withholding oral fluids and food is the priority because it reduces pancreatic stimulation and decreases the secretion of pancreatic enzymes, preventing further autodigestion and inflammation of the pancreas.

Choice B rationale

Auscultating the client's lungs is important to check for complications such as pleural effusion or atelectasis, but it is not the immediate priority after pain management.

Choice C rationale

Assisting the client to a side-lying position can help with comfort and may ease breathing, but it does not directly address the underlying issue of pancreatic inflammation.

Choice D rationale

Providing oral hygiene is essential for overall care but does not impact the acute management of pancreatitis.

Choice A rationale

Moon face is a characteristic feature of Cushing’s syndrome, caused by fat deposition around the face due to increased cortisol levels.

Choice B rationale

Buffalo hump, or the accumulation of fat on the upper back, is another hallmark of Cushing’s syndrome, resulting from prolonged exposure to high cortisol levels.

Choice C rationale

Purple striations, or stretch marks, commonly appear on the abdomen, thighs, and breasts in Cushing’s syndrome, due to skin thinning and weakening from excess cortisol.

Choice D rationale

Hypertension is a common manifestation of Cushing’s syndrome because cortisol increases blood pressure through various mechanisms, including increased sensitivity to catecholamines. .