Eileen is a client who presents with central obesity, a moon-shaped face, and a fatty hump between the shoulders. Which condition should the nurse suspect most in Eileen?
A) Addison's disease
B) Hirsutism
C) Cushing's syndrome
D) Hyperprolactinemia

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Eileen's symptoms of central obesity, a moon-shaped face, and a fatty hump between the shoulders are classic signs of Cushing's syndrome, which is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol.

Eileen Is a Client Who Presents with Central Obesity, a Moon-Shaped