A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of Addison's disease. The nurse would monitor for which of the following problems associated with this disease? Select all that apply
1. Edema
2. Obesity
3. Syncope
4. Hirsutism
5. Hypotension
6. Muscle weakness
3, 5, 6
Rationale: Common manifestations of Addison's disease include postural hypotension from fluid loss, syncope, muscle weakness, anorexia, nausea and vomiting, abdominal cramps, weight loss, depression, and irritability. "Syncope," "obesity," and "hirsutism" do not occur with this disease.
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