An adult patient has been experiencing severe lethargy and fatigue over the past several days, and she describes herself as feeling "shaky
" Random blood glucose testing reveals a glucose level of 38 mg/dL, but the woman denies any significant change in her diet. The care team should suspect the possibility of what health problem? A) Chronic renal failure
B) Acute renal failure
C) Cushing's disease
D) Adrenal insufficiency
D
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Any patient with unexplained severe hypoglycemia requires assessment for adrenal insufficiency. Cushing's disease and kidney disease do not result in hypoglycemia.
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A. prescriber's name B. generic name(s) C. wholesaler's name D. patient's name
How does the Indian Health Service plan to raise the health of the American Indian people?
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