مريض بمرض أديسون يأخذ هيدروكورتيزون يومياً. أي تعليم مهم؟

A client with Addison’s disease takes daily hydrocortisone. Which teaching is important?

1. Double the dose when ill per plan and carry a medical card
2. Stop the drug once feeling completely well for several days
3. Strictly reduce salt in the diet every day
4. Skip doses when fasting

Answer: A) Double the dose when ill per plan and carry a medical card. Sick-day rules: double the dose with fever or illness, use an emergency injection when vomiting and carry a medical card or bracelet. Abrupt cessation can cause crisis.