Best NCLEX RN Question Bank Practice Question
A client with a history of Addison's disease is prescribed hydrocortisone. Which instruction should the nurse include?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Doubling hydrocortisone during stress (e.g., illness) prevents adrenal crisis in Addison's disease, mimicking the body's natural cortisol response.
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