The nurse weighs a client hospitalized with cushingoid syndrome daily. Which of the following statements is best for explaining the nurse’s action? 1. In clients with cushingoid syndrome, excess fluid...

The nurse weighs a client hospitalized with cushingoid syndrome daily. Which of the following statements is best for explaining the nurse’s action?

1. In clients with cushingoid syndrome, excess fluid volume results from sodium and water retention, which causes weight gain.

2. In clients with cushingoid syndrome, fat is frequently redistributed, causing weight gain.

3. In clients with cushingoid syndrome, sodium fluctuates, causing excess urine output and weight loss.

4. In clients with cushingoid syndrome, excessive urine output results in fluid volume deficit and weight loss.