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A client with adrenal insufficiency (Addison disease) is bro…

Posted byAnonymous September 26, 2026

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A client with аdrenаl insufficiency (Addisоn diseаse) is brоught tо the emergency department by a family member. The family reports the client has experienced worsening weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and has had poor oral intake over the past 3 days following an upper respiratory infection.Temperature: 101.3°FHeart rate: 124Respiratory rate: 24Blood pressure: 78/42 mm HgOxygen saturation: 96% on room airSodium: 122Potassium: 6.2Glucose: 52BUN: 34Creatinine: 1.8Cortisol 1.5 (low)WBC:15,200Skin: cool with diffuse hyperpigmentation noted on the elbowsMental status: lethargic but arousable; oriented to person onlyWhich interventions should the nurse implement immediately? Select all that apply.

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