After your patient has been told that they have Cushing’s syndrome, the patient asks you what Cushing’s syndrome is. How would you respond to this patient’s question?
- “Cushing’s syndrome is a type of irritable bowel syndrome.”
- “Cushing’s syndrome is a disorder of the adrenal gland.”
- “Cushing’s syndrome often occurs among patients who are getting radiation therapy.”
- “Cushing’s syndrome often occurs among patients who are chemotherapy.”