A patient was admitted with Addison's disease. Assessment now reveals nausea, vomiting, and confusion. The nurse anticipates which urgent intervention?
1. Placement of a nasogastric tube.
2. Administration of intravenous hydrocortisone.
3. Administration of intravenous diuretic.
4. Immediate endotracheal intubation.
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Rationale 1: A nasogastric tube may be necessary but is not the priority.
Rationale 2: Acute adrenal insufficiency requires immediate treatment with intravenous hydrocortisone.
Rationale 3: A diuretic may or may not be necessary but is not the priority.
Rationale 4: Intubation may or may not be necessary but is not the priority.
Global Rationale: Acute adrenal insufficiency requires immediate treatment with intravenous hydrocortisone. A nasogastric tube may be necessary but is not the priority. A diuretic and intubation may or may not be necessary but are not the priority.
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