Managing Addison's
How would you manage her Addison's? Tick all that apply.
Well done. You have scored 3 out of 3.
If a patient with Addison's is vomiting or has diarrhoea, they must visit their GP to receive an injection of hydrocortisone.
During times of increased stress, such as illness, their dose must be doubled as the body requires higher levels of steroids.
Patient education:
- "Sick day rules" and to never miss a dose
- Steroid alerts: wristband, notecard
