The patient with Addison disease asks why she must take hydrocortisone.The nurse clarifies that the drug will:
A) Increase cardiac output.
B) Regulate the excretion of potassium and sodium.
C) Decrease the level of cortisol.
D) Lower the blood sugar level.
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