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Dec 2023
16m 51s

Addison's Examination

Kyle Rice
About this episode

Wendy presents with a recent diagnosis of Addison's disease and has. been referred to physical therapy. During exercise, the therapist should expectant of which of the following symptoms?

A. Hypertension and tachycardia

B. Hyperglycemia and diaphoresis

C. Hypotension and fatigue

D. Hypoglycemia and hyperreflexia

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