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The nurse is caring for a client with Addison's disease taking fludrocortisone 0.1 mg/day. What data would suggest that the client's dose is too high? Select all that apply:

1. Weight loss of 2 lbs (0.907 kg) in 24 hours
2. Elevated serum sodium level
3. Bilateral pedal edema
4. Crackles in the lung fields bilaterally
5. Elevated blood pressure



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Final answer:

Excessive fludrocortisone dosage symptoms in Addison's disease include weight loss, elevated serum sodium, and elevated blood pressure.


Explanation:

Signs of excessive fludrocortisone dosage in a client with Addison's disease include:

  1. Weight loss due to excessive water loss
  2. Elevated serum sodium levels
  3. Elevated blood pressure

These symptoms indicate fluid retention, electrolyte imbalance, and increased blood pressure due to the mineralocorticoid functions of aldosterone.


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