The nurse caring for a client monitors for the classic clinical manifestation of Addison's disease,which include:

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Addison's disease (adrenal hypofunction)occurs when more than 90 percent of the adrenal gland is destroyed as an autoimmune response to infections such as tuberculosis or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),or by adrenalectomy or cancer of the adrenal gland.Manifestations include bronze skin coloration,fatigue,muscle weakness,weight loss,and craving for salty foods.

The Nurse Caring for a Client Monitors for the Classic