A patient enters the emergency department in an addisonian crisis. Vital signs are blood pressure 85/52 mm Hg and pulse 88 beats/min. The patient is lethargic. Which event in the patient's week most likely precipitated this crisis?

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Being laid off from a job may have caused psychological stress, which can trigger an Addisonian crisis. High-fat diet and exercise routines are not typically known to cause such crises. While taking Tylenol may cause some complications in individuals with adrenal insufficiency, it is unlikely to result in an Addisonian crisis unless there are other precipitating factors present.

A Patient Enters the Emergency Department in an Addisonian Crisis