Physiological AdaptationPregunta 112 de 120
A client with Addison's disease is at risk for adrenal crisis. Which finding requires immediate intervention?
a.Mild fatigue
b.Slightly bronzed skin
c.Salt craving
d.Severe hypotension and hyperkalemia
Explicación
Adrenal crisis causes profound hypotension, hyperkalemia, and hyponatremia and is life-threatening, requiring immediate fluids and hydrocortisone. Bronzing and salt craving are chronic features.
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