The nurse admits a client at 2 a.m. with a history of Addison's ...

[Mr. Wonderful]

The nurse admits a client at 2 a.m. with a history of Addison's disease. After calling the physician and receiving an order for daily cortisone, the nurse learns that the client ran out of steroid medication two days ago.
 
   The client says he is fine but that he feels weak. The nurse's priority action is to: 1. Wait until morning to give the ordered cortisone preparation.
  2. Administer the cortisone preparation immediately.
  3. Call the physician immediately and advise him of the missed cortisone.
  4. Place a note on the chart for the physician to see in the morning about the missed dosages of cortisone.

Question 2

The nurse understands that the human body contains roughly 40 liters, of which _____liters are intracellular. Standard Text:
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

[janieazgirl]

Answer to Question 1

3
Rationale: This client is at risk for Addisonian crisis because of the abrupt withdrawal of cortisone compounded by the stress of hospital admission. The nurse should notify the physician immediately for orders to reduce the client's risk of this life-threatening reaction. The physician might order a higher level of cortisone, so it is best not to give the ordered dosage until after notification.

Answer to Question 2

3/12/15/25
Rationale : Approximately , or 25 liters, of fluid are intracellular.; Approximately , or 15 liters, of fluid are extracellular.; Approximately 3 liters of extracellular fluid are found within the plasma, considered intravascular fluid.; Approximately  of the extracellular fluid, or 12 liters, make up the interstitial and transcellular fluid.

[Mr. Wonderful]

Excellent

[strudel15]

Great answer, keep it coming