A patient is admitted to the hospital in Addisonian crisis. Which patient statement supports the nursing diagnosis of ineffective self-health management related to lack of knowledge about management of Addison's disease?

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The need for hydrocortisone replacement is increased with stressors such as illness, and the patient needs to be taught to call the health care provider because medication and IV fluids and electrolytes may need to be given. The other patient statements indicate appropriate management of the Addison's disease.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital in Addisonian Crisis