A patient presents at the walk-in clinic complaining of diarrhea and vomiting. The patient has a documented history of adrenal insufficiency
Considering the patient's history and current symptoms, the nurse should anticipate that the patient will be instructed to do which of the following?
A) Increase his intake of sodium until the GI symptoms improve.
B) Increase his intake of potassium until the GI symptoms improve.
C) Increase his intake of glucose until the GI symptoms improve.
D) Increase his intake of calcium until the GI symptoms improve.
Ans: A
Feedback:
The patient will need to supplement dietary intake with added salt during episodes of GI losses of fluid through vomiting and diarrhea to prevent the onset of addisonian crisis. While the patient may experience the loss of other electrolytes, the major concern is the replacement of lost sodium.
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