Addisons Assessment Nursing Mnemonic (STEROID)
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STEROID
- S-Sugar and sodium low
- T-Tired and muscle weakness
- E-Electrolyte imbalance of high Potassium and high Calcium
- R-Reproductive change
- O-lOw blood pressure
- I-Increased pigmentation of the skin
- D-Diarrhea and nausea, Depression
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Assessment findings of Addison’s Disease – caused by LOW secretion of adrenal hormones – glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens
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