medium · NCLEX-RN physiological
A nurse is reviewing the laboratory results for a client suspected of having an Addisonian crisis.
Which cluster of findings is most consistent with this diagnosis?
- Sodium 135 mEq/L, Potassium 4.0 mEq/L, Glucose 90 mg/dL
- Sodium 148 mEq/L, Potassium 3.2 mEq/L, Glucose 160 mg/dL
- Sodium 130 mEq/L, Potassium 5.8 mEq/L, Glucose 54 mg/dL
- Sodium 125 mEq/L, Potassium 2.8 mEq/L, Glucose 110 mg/dL
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