A Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department Via Rescue

question 3

Multiple Choice

A client is brought to the emergency department via rescue squad in acute adrenal crisis.Which action by the nurse is the priority?

• A) Start an IV line if the client does not already have one.
• B) Administer hydrocortisone sodium succinate (Solu-Cortef).
• C) Instruct the nursing assistant to check the client's blood glucose.
• D) Administer 20 units of insulin and 20 mg of dextrose in normal saline.

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