- Question 12
A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
1.Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels
2. Perform a diet history and check CBC and FBS.
3. Provide nutritional guidance and have the patient return in one month.
4.Consult home health for intravenous administration
- Question 12
A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
1.Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels
2. Perform a diet history and check CBC and FBS.
3. Provide nutritional guidance and have the patient return in one month.
4.Consult home health for intravenous administration
- Question 12
A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
1.Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels
2. Perform a diet history and check CBC and FBS.
3. Provide nutritional guidance and have the patient return in one month.
4.Consult home health for intravenous administration
- Question 12
A patient presents with dehydration, hypotension, and fever. Laboratory testing reveals hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and hypoglycemia. These imbalances are corrected, but the patient returns 6 weeks later with the same symptoms of hyperpigmentation, weakness, anorexia, fatigue, and weight loss. What action(s) should the nurse practitioner take?
1.Obtain a thorough history and physical, and check serum cortisol and ACTH levels
2. Perform a diet history and check CBC and FBS.
3. Provide nutritional guidance and have the patient return in one month.
4.Consult home health for intravenous administration
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