A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital in Adrenal Crisis

Multiple Choice

A patient is admitted to the hospital in adrenal crisis 1 month after a diagnosis of Addison disease. The nurse knows which of the following clinical manifestations would support this diagnosis?

A) Hyperactive deep tendon reflexes and slow, shallow breathing
B) Cerebral spinal fluid leakage and impaired swallowing
C) Irregular heart rate and decreased temperature
D) Change in the level of consciousness and profound hypotension