In a newborn with congenital adrenal hyperplasia, the nurse knows that a sign of acute adrenal insufficiency is:
1. Hypocalcemia.
2. Hypercalcemia.
3. Hyponatremia.
4. Hypernatremia.
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Rationale:
1. Hypocalcemia is not seen with adrenal insufficiency.
2. Hypercalcemia is not seen with adrenal insufficiency.
3. Hypernatremia is not seen with adrenal insufficiency.
4. Hyponatremia is seen in adrenal insufficiency.
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