In Drawing Up a Teaching Plan for a Patient with Addison

question 20

Multiple Choice

In drawing up a teaching plan for a patient with Addison disease,the nurse will include:

• A) Discontinuing hormonal replacement therapy if the patient becomes nauseated or has diarrhea.
• B) Decreasing medication if the patient is under stress or is being treated for an infection.
• C) Wearing a medical alert tag and carrying emergency dexamethasone.
• D) Beginning a vigorous exercise program to overcome weakness and muscle wasting.

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