The Nurse Is Reviewing Data Collected on a Patient with Adrenal

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is reviewing data collected on a patient with adrenal insufficiency.Which finding suggests that the patient is experiencing dehydration?

• A) Hematocrit 52%
• B) Serum cortisol 11 mcg/dL
• C) Serum sodium 134 mEq/L
• D) Serum potassium 4.8 mEq/L

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