A teenager is admitted with Addison's disease. Which laboratory findings does the nurse correlate with this condition? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Blood glucose: 54 mg/dL
B.
Potassium: 6.5 mEq/L
C.
Sodium: 3.9 mEq/L
D.
Urine culture: negative
E.
White blood cell count: 5500/mm3
ANS: A, B
In Addison's disease, the lack of adrenal hormones can cause decreased blood glucose, due to increased sensitivity to insulin, and elevated potassium levels. The other findings are not related.
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