The nurse is reviewing the laboratory test results of a child with Addison disease. What would the nurse expect to find?
A) Hypernatremia
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Hypercalcemia
Ans: B
With Addison disease, the child would exhibit hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, and hypoglycemia. Hypercalcemia would be associated with hyperparathyroidism.
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