Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
A client with Addison's disease started taking hydrocortisone in a divided daily dose last week. It is most important for the nurse to monitor which serum laboratory value?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C because hydrocortisone can elevate blood glucose, requiring monitoring in Addison's disease. Choice A is less relevant to hydrocortisone. Choice B is unrelated to hydrocortisone effects. Choice D is not directly affected.