After teaching a client diagnosed with primary adrenal insufficiency about his condition, the nurse determines that additional teaching is necessary when the client states which of the following?
A) "I need to drink at least 2 quarts of fluid each day."
B) "I will need to decrease my drug dosage if I develop an infection."
C) "I will have to take the replacement hormone for the rest of my life."
D) "I should eat 5 to 6 small meals per day and snacks rather than 3 big meals."

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Clients with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease) require lifelong replacement hormone therapy (choice C is correct). They also need to consume a high-sodium diet and drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration (choice A is correct). Clients with primary adrenal insufficiency also need to increase their dosage of replacement hormones during stressful events, including infection, rather than decrease it (choice B is incorrect). Eating 5 to 6 small meals per day and snacks rather than 3 big meals is also recommended for clients with primary adrenal insufficiency to avoid hypoglycemia (choice D is correct).

After Teaching a Client Diagnosed with Primary Adrenal Insufficiency About