NCLEX-RN

Answer: B - Cushing’s disease is caused by hyposecretion of cortical hormones. The signs, symptoms and laboratory findings of a client with Cushing’s disease are the opposite of those found in clients with Addison’s disease. Cushing’s disease is manifested by hyperglycemia, hypokalemia and hypertension; whereas, Addison’s disease is manifested by hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia and hypotension. Hypothyroidism is caused by hyposecretion of thyroid hormones; diabetes mellitus is usually caused by hyposecretion of insulin.