The nurse is caring for a client with acute adrenal insufficiency. Which of the following findings indicate that the prescribed therapies are effective?
A)Increasing serum sodium levels
B)Decreasing blood glucose levels
C)Decreasing serum chloride levels
D)Increasing serum potassium levels

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Clinical manifestations of Addison's disease include hyponatremia and an increase in sodium level indicates improvement. The other values indicate that treatment has not been effective.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Acute Adrenal