An Emergency Nurse Cares for a Client Who Is Experiencing

question 4

Multiple Choice

An emergency nurse cares for a client who is experiencing an acute adrenal crisis.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Obtain intravenous access.
• B) Administer hydrocortisone succinate (Solu-Cortef).
• C) Assess blood glucose.
• D) Administer insulin and dextrose.

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