Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Full-length
A client with Addison's disease has been receiving glucocorticoid therapy. Which finding indicates a need for dosage adjustment?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Rapid weight gain (6 pounds in a week) suggests fluid retention, a sign of glucocorticoid excess, requiring dosage adjustment. Dizziness may indicate underdosing, and the other symptoms are less specific.