The Nurse Expects That a Patient Is Experiencing Undersecretion of Adrenocortical

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Multiple Choice

The nurse expects that a patient is experiencing undersecretion of adrenocortical hormones when which conditions are found upon assessment? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Dehydration
• B) Weight loss
• C) Steroid psychosis
• D) Increased potassium levels
• E) Increased blood glucose levels
• F) Decreased serum sodium levels

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