NURS 3320 Chapter 49 Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism (NURS 3320 Chapter 49- Disorders of Endocrine Control of Growth and Metabolism)

1. A female patient presented to her primary care physician with classic signs and symptoms of Cushing syndrome. Upon testing, it was discovered that the patient had vaginal small cell carcinoma. How can the health care providers explain her Cushing syndrome signs and symptoms to this patient? A) “Your tumor in your vagina is secreting a hormone called adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), which is responsible for these signs and symptoms.” B) “We are going to have to run some more tests. ...