A Patient Has Symptoms of Adrenocorticoid Insufficiency and Is Having

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient has symptoms of adrenocorticoid insufficiency and is having diagnostic testing with administration of cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) . The nurse would evaluate that this test shows secondary adrenocortical insufficiency if which result occurs?

• A) The patient's plasma level of cortisol rises after injection.
• B) The patient has carpal spasms following injection.
• C) The patient's urine cortisol fails to rise after injection.
• D) The patient flushes after injection.

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