Jena, Age 32, Visited a Day Clinic to Report a Sudden

Multiple Choice

Jena, age 32, visited a day clinic to report a sudden weight gain. She also reported to the nurse on duty that her abdomen is now bigger than before and her face looks "swollen" and rounded. Which additional assessment finding would lead the nurse to suspect that Jena has Cushing's syndrome rather than obesity?

A) Large thighs and upper arms
B) Pendulous abdomen and large hips
C) Abdominal striae and ankle enlargement
D) Posterior neck fat pad and thin extremities