A patient with Addison’s disease is admitted to the emergenc…
A patient with Addison’s disease is admitted to the emergency room with the following assessment findings: Vital signs: B/P = 76/40 Heart rate = 126 beats/min Respirations = 24 breaths/min O2 saturation = 94% on room air Laboratory Data: Sodium = 123 mEq/L (normal value = 136-145 mEq/L) Potassium = 5.1 mEq/L (normal value = 3.5-5 mEq/L) Glucose = 69 mg/dL (normal fasting value = 70-110 mg/dL) Assessment: Reports fatigue; Skin is bronze colored; Poor skin turgor. Which prescribed action will the nurse take first?
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