The nurse is preparing to discharge a client who is being treated for Addison's disease. What should the nurse ensure the client understands?
1. Notify the doctor if symptoms of thyroid storm occur.
2. Notify the physician of muscle weakness.
3. Take the medication when he remembers to.
4. Relationship between stress and hormone levels
Answer: 4
1. Thyroid storm does not occur with adrenal insufficiency.
2. Muscle weakness occurs with hyperparathyroidism.
3. Medication is taken at the same time every day to maintain stable hormone levels.
4. Stress will increase the boy's use of the replacement hormones and put the client at risk for Addison's crisis.
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