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 disease
4. Cushing syndrome
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Rationale 1: These symptoms indicate Addison disease.
Rationale 2: These symptoms indicate Addison disease.
Rationale 3: Primary adrenocortical insufficiency, known as Addison 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 disease.
Global Rationale: A hypoglycemic reaction, hypothyroidism, and Cushing syndrome are all incorrect. Primary adrenocortical insufficiency, known as Addison 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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