assessment for hypercortisolism Flashcards
1
Q
what assessment questions for history should we ask to patients who we suspect have hypercortisolism
A
other health problems
weight gain; increased appetite
2
Q
(physical assessment) signs and symptoms of hypercortisolism will include changes in _________ distribution
A
changes in fat distribution
3
Q
(physical assessment) signs and symptoms of hypercortisolism will include _______ changes to which body systems
A
skin, cardiac, musculoskeletal; immune changes
4
Q
what is the last assessment to be done for hypercortisolism besides history and physical assessment
A
psychosocial
