The Nurse Working in the Emergency Department Is Caring for a Patient

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse working in the emergency department is caring for a patient with Addison's disease who has an oral temperature of 102° F and blood pressure of 70/35. The patient is reporting weakness and abdominal pain. The nurse recognizes that which of the following patient statements is likely related to the patient's current manifestations?

• A)"I had my tonsils out last week."
• B)"I have a pressure ulcer from sleeping in my recliner."
• C)"I have been using a tanning bed."
• D)"I take my prednisone (Deltasone) every day."
• E)The patient is reporting weakness and abdominal pain.The nurse recognizes that which of the following patient statements is likely related to the patient's current manifestations? Select all that apply.

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