A Patient Who Is Receiving Taper Doses of Hydrocortisone Has

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient who is receiving taper doses of hydrocortisone has been taking oral medication for 3 days.This morning the patient has assessment findings of recurrent adrenal insufficiency.What nursing action,if any,is indicated?

• A)These symptoms may come and go for several days,so no action is necessary.
• B)Discuss this assessment with the primary healthcare provider.
• C)Give a dose of methylprednisolone instead of hydrocortisone.
• D)Give the next hydrocortisone by IV.