A patient is admitted to the hospital in addisonian crisis 1 month following a diagnosis of Addison's disease.The nurse documents the nursing diagnosis of ineffective therapeutic regimen management related to lack of knowledge of management of condition when the patient gives which of the following responses?

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Ineffective therapeutic regimen management is related to lack of knowledge of management of condition. Skipping medication during illness leads to Addisonian crisis. So, option B is incorrect. Option A is correct as doubling the dose of hydrocortisone during moderate stress is the correct approach. Option C is incorrect as patients with Addison's disease need to increase salt intake, not reduce it. Option D is irrelevant to the management of Addison's disease.

A Patient Is Admitted to the Hospital in Addisonian Crisis