A nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with Addison disease. Which signs and symptoms should lead the nurse to suspect an adrenal crisis?
a. Hypertension and abdominal pain
b. Confusion and tachycardia
c. Bradycardia and nausea
d. Widening pulse pressure and shortness of breath
B
Confusion and tachycardia are signs that the patient may be in adrenal crisis, which is a medical emergency and should be brought to the attention of the charge nurse.
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