medium · NCLEX-RN physiological
The nurse is reviewing the 'Sick Day' plan with a client who has Addison's disease. The client asks, 'What should I do if I start throwing up and can't take my pills?' What is the best response?
- Wait 2 hours and try the dose again once your stomach settles, in this situation.
- Double your next dose once you are no longer feeling nauseated, for this client.
- Use your emergency hydrocortisone injection and go to the nearest emergency room.
- Try taking the pills with a small amount of ginger ale.
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