A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about Addison disease.Which information should the nurse include? The most common cause of Addison disease is:

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Addison disease is caused by autoimmune mechanisms that destroy adrenal cortical cells and is more common in women.
Addison disease is an autoimmune disorder and is not due to dietary deficiency.
Addison disease is an autoimmune disorder and is not due to cancer.
Addison disease is an autoimmune disorder and is not due to a viral infection.

A Nurse Is Preparing to Teach a Patient About Addison