A Patient Is Admitted with Critical Hypotension,hyperkalemia,hyponatremia,and Hypoglycemia

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted with critical hypotension,hyperkalemia,hyponatremia,and hypoglycemia.The nurse knows that these symptoms are highly suggestive of which disorder?

• A) Myxedema
• B) Diabetes insipidus
• C) Addisonian crisis
• D) Cushing syndrome

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