The nurse is assisting with discharge of a patient with Addison's disease following an adrenal crisis. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to reinforce?
a. The need for a well-balanced diet
b. How to monitor blood glucose levels
c. The importance of 30 minutes of exercise each day
d. The importance of taking steroid replacements as prescribed
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ANS: D
Steroid replacements are essential because the patient with Addison's disease does not have adequate steroid hormones. B. Blood glucose levels are monitored if a patient is on high-dose steroids, not for replacement steroids. A. C. Diet and exercise are important but are not immediately life-threatening if not carried out.
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