Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client with adrenal crisis. Which of the following findings would be consistent with a diagnosis of adrenal crisis?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Adrenal crisis causes cortisol and aldosterone deficiency, leading to hyponatremia from sodium loss. Bradycardia, hypertension, and pulse deficit are not typical; tachycardia and hypotension are more common.