How to Recognize an Addisonian Crisis
Instructions
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Ask the individual, if he is conscious, whether he is experiencing any of the following: abdominal pain, dizziness or light-headedness, fatigue or flank pain.
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Look for signs of confusion, darkening of the skin and weight loss. The individual may appear to have slowed or sluggish movements and profound weakness.
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Check for symptoms of dehydration, such as excessive thirst and loss of appetite. The individual may also appear flushed, have dry skin and may be fatigued. Question whether her urine is dark and whether she is experiencing chills.
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Determine whether the individual has a headache, high fever or joint pain.
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Inquire whether the individual is experiencing a loss of appetite or nausea. The person may also be experiencing vomiting.
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Check for additional symptoms such as skin rash or lesions, unusual and excessive sweating on face or palms, rapid heart rate, rapid breathing or low blood pressure.
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