A nurse is ordered to pick up cosyntropin (Cortrosyn) from the pharmacy.The nurse will administer this drug to:
A) Assist in the diagnosis of adrenocortical insufficiency.
B) Treat primary adrenocortical insufficiency.
C) Alleviate dermatological pruritis.
D) Treat secondary adrenocortical insufficiency.
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