A client complains of hypoglycemia, fatigue, hypotension, and GI disturbances such as anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea. Which diagnosis does the nurse suspect based on these assessment findings?
1. Hypoglycemic reaction
2. Hypothyroidism
3. Addison's disease
4. Cushing's syndrome
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: These symptoms indicate Addison's disease.
Rationale 2: These symptoms indicate Addison's disease.
Rationale 3: Primary adrenocortical insufficiency, known as Addison's disease, is quite rare, and includes a deficiency of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Symptoms include hypoglycemia, fatigue, hypotension, and GI disturbances such as anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Rationale 4: These symptoms indicate Addison's disease.
Global Rationale: A hypoglycemic reaction, hypothyroidism, and Cushing's syndrome are all incorrect. Primary adrenocortical insufficiency, known as Addison's disease, is quite rare, and includes a deficiency of both glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Symptoms include hypoglycemia, fatigue, hypotension, and GI disturbances such as anorexia, vomiting, and diarrhea.
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