Physiological AdaptationQuestion 1756 of 2368
A client has symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. Which set of findings fits this condition?
- Moon-shaped face and buffalo hump
- Hypertension and hyperglycemia
- Bruising and thin, fragile skin
- Weakness, hypotension, and hypoglycemia
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Correct answer: Weakness, hypotension, and hypoglycemia
Symptoms of adrenal insufficiency include weakness, fatigue, nausea, hypotension, and hypoglycemia. The others are corticosteroid effects of excess.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Endocrine System: Evaluation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026