In addition to monitoring vital signs, which physical or laboratory result assessment is important for the nurse to monitor for a patient being given fludrocortisone for an adrenal disorder?
a. Serum calcium levels
b. Serum potassium levels
c. Serum magnesium levels
d. Thyroid hormone levels
ANS: B
Fludrocortisone is a mineral corticoid replacement, so it will cause sodium and water retention and potassium loss. Potassium should be monitored. It will not directly affect calcium, magnesium, or thyroid hormone levels.
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