You are caring for a patient at risk for an addisonian crisis. What signs and symptoms would you monitor for? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Extreme strength
B) Pallor
C) Rapid respiratory rate
D) Bounding pulse
E) Hypotension
Ans: B, C, E
Feedback: The patient at risk is monitored for signs and symptoms indicative of addisonian crisis, which can include shock; hypotension; rapid, weak pulse; rapid respiratory rate; pallor; and extreme weakness. Extreme strength and a bounding pulse are not symptoms or signs of an addisonian crisis.
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