A patient is hospitalized with acute adrenal insufficiency. The nurse determines that the patient is responding favorably to treatment upon finding

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Clinical manifestations of Addison's disease include hyperkalemia and a decrease in potassium level indicates improvement. Decreasing serum sodium and decreasing blood glucose indicate that treatment has not been effective. Changes in urinary output are not an effective way of monitoring treatment for Addison's disease.

A Patient Is Hospitalized with Acute Adrenal Insufficiency