The nurse is admitting a client to the hospital who is in an Addisonian crisis. Which of the following client statements support the nursing diagnosis of ineffective self-health management related to lack of knowledge about management of Addison's disease?
A)"I double my dose of hydrocortisone on the days that I go for a run."
B)"I frequently eat at restaurants, and so my food has a lot of added salt."
C)"I had the stomach flu earlier this week and couldn't take the hydrocortisone."
D)"I take twice as much hydrocortisone in the morning as I do in the afternoon."

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The need for hydrocortisone replacement is increased with stressors such as illness, and the client needs to be taught to call the health care provider because medication and IV fluids and electrolytes may need to be given. The other client statements indicate appropriate management of the Addison's disease.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client to the Hospital Who