NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question

The nurse is teaching diet restrictions for a client with Addison's disease. The client would indicate an understanding of the diet by stating

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The manifestations of Addison's disease due to mineralocorticoid deficiency, resulting from renal sodium wasting and potassium retention, include dehydration, hypotension, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia and acidosis.

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