Q1: A client with a history of Addison's disease and flu-like symptoms accompanied by nausea and vomiting over the past week is brought to the facility. His wife reports that he acted confused and was extremely weak when he awoke that morning. The client's blood pressure is 90/58 mm Hg, his pulse is 116 beats/minute, and his temperature is 101°F (38.3°C). A diagnosis of acute adrenal insufficiency is made. What should the nurse expect to administer by I.V. infusion?

Q2: The nurse is caring for a patient with Addison's disease who is scheduled for discharge. When teaching the patient about hormone replacement therapy, the nurse should address what topic?

Q3: A patient with a longstanding diagnosis of generalized anxiety disorder presents to the emergency room. The triage nurse notes upon an assessment that the patient is hyperventilating. The triage nurse is aware that hyperventilation is the MOST common cause of which acid-base imbalance?

Q4: A client is being treated on the medical unit for a sickle cell crisis. The nurse's most recent assessment reveals an oral temperature of 100.50F and a new onset of fine crackles on lung auscultation. What is the nurse's most appropriate action?

Q5: A client with chronic kidney disease has chronic anemia. What pharmacologic alternative to blood transfusion may be used for this patient?