A nurse cares for a client with adrenal hyperfunction.The client screams at her husband,bursts into tears,and throws her water pitcher against the wall.She then tells the nurse,"I feel like I am going crazy." How should the nurse respond?

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Hypercortisolism can cause the client to show neurotic or psychotic behavior.The client needs to know that these behavior changes do not reflect a true psychiatric disorder and will resolve when therapy results in lower and steadier blood cortisol levels.The client needs to understand this effect and does not need a psychiatrist,support groups,or restricted visitors at this time.

A Nurse Cares for a Client with Adrenal Hyperfunction