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A client has been diagnosed with an acute Addisonian crisis. Which of the following lab values would be expected for this individual?
a. K+ 5.8
b. Na 158
c. Ca 9.0
d. Blood glucose 259
Addisonian crisis is a serious medical condition that is caused when our body fail to produce sufficient amount of cortisol.it is is also known as an acute adrenal crisis.
Causes
Which of the following lab values would be expected for this individual?
-BUN and Creatinine are tests conducted to monitor kidney function.
- blood Glucose levels may be too low during an adrenal crisis.
- Glucose test is used in order to monitor a patient during a crisis.
- Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) stimulation test.
Answer
A. Pottassium level is higher in Acute Addisonian crisis so K+5.8.