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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