Which result from the diagnostic testing with cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) for adrenocortical insufficiency indicates secondary adrenocortical insufficiency has occurred?
A) The client's plasma level of cortisol rises following the injection.
B) The client has carpal spasms following injection.
C) The client's urine cortisol fails to rise following the injection.
D) The client experiences flushing following the injection.
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