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Question:

The lab results are now available for a nurse caring for a patient with Addison’s disease. Which of the following results are UNEXPECTED in this patient?

A Hypokalemia.
explanation

A patient with Addison’s may have hypocalcemia due to poor diet and lack of appetite. They are expected to have hyponatremia and hyperkalemia as part of their labs. Hypokalemia, however, is related to Cushing’s, not Addison’s.

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