Mental status changes and muscle weakness in people with Addison disease are primarily caused by:
A) hyperkalemia.
B) hypoglycemia.
C) severe metabolic acidosis.
D) glucose intolerance.

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Mental status changes and muscle weakness in people with Addison disease are primarily caused by hypoglycemia, which occurs due to insufficient cortisol production. Hyperkalemia can also occur, but is not the primary cause of these symptoms. Severe metabolic acidosis and glucose intolerance are not typically associated with Addison disease.

Mental Status Changes and Muscle Weakness in People with Addison