Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a client who has Addison's disease and is at risk for Addisonian crisis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Correct Answer:
Weigh the client daily.
Rationale:
🧂 Addison’s disease causes deficiency of aldosterone, leading to sodium and fluid loss.
🧂 Daily weights help monitor fluid volume status accurately.
🧂 Sudden weight loss may indicate impending Addisonian crisis.
🧂 Early detection allows rapid intervention with fluids and corticosteroids.
🧂 Weight monitoring is a key safety measure in adrenal insufficiency.
🧂 Why the other options are not correct:
🧂 Fluid restriction worsens dehydration and hypotension.
🧂 Diuretics further deplete sodium and fluid, increasing crisis risk.
🧂 Low-carbohydrate diets do not address the primary risk of fluid loss.
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This question is from Custom NUR212 Final Assessment Fall 2 2025 which contains 50 questions.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN Custom Exam(s)
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