A client on high-dose exogenous corticosteroids is at risk for which endocrine disorder?
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Correct answer: Cushing’s syndrome (iatrogenic)
Long-term corticosteroid use can lead to iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome, with excess cortisol effects.
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