Which prescription regarding an oral hydrocortisone for a toddler-age client diagnosed with congenital adrenal insufficiency should the nurse anticipate when the client is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia?
A) It will be discontinued.
B) It will be reduced.
C) It will be continued as previously prescribed.
D) It will be increased.

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A client diagnosed with congenital adrenal insufficiency requires lifelong hormone replacement therapy with oral hydrocortisone to prevent adrenal crisis. During times of stress, such as infection or injury, the dosage of hydrocortisone should be increased to prevent adrenal crisis. Therefore, when the client is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, the nurse should anticipate an increase in the dosage of oral hydrocortisone.

Which Prescription Regarding an Oral Hydrocortisone for a Toddler-Age Client