Included In This Lesson
Outline
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
Description
Assessment findings of Addison’s Disease – caused by LOW secretion of adrenal hormones – glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens