In a client with Cushing's disease, daily weighing is part of assessment to monitor what?

In a client with Cushing's disease, daily weighing is part of assessment to monitor what?

• A. Fluid retention and edema.
• B. Respiratory status.
• C. Neuromuscular strength.
• D. Renal function.

Answer: (A)

In Cushing's disease, excess cortisol promotes sodium and water retention, which expands extracellular fluid and leads to edema. Daily weighing is used to track fluid balance and detect shifts in edema quickly. A rise in daily weight can signal increased fluid retention that may require changes in management, such as dietary sodium control or medications. While respiratory status, neuromuscular strength, and renal function are important to monitor in different contexts, daily weight specifically reflects fluid status and edema in this condition.

In Cushing's disease, excess cortisol promotes sodium and water retention, which expands extracellular fluid and leads to edema. Daily weighing is used to track fluid balance and detect shifts in edema quickly. A rise in daily weight can signal increased fluid retention that may require changes in management, such as dietary sodium control or medications. While respiratory status, neuromuscular strength, and renal function are important to monitor in different contexts, daily weight specifically reflects fluid status and edema in this condition.