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A client is diagnosed with both hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. If the adrenal insufficiency is not treated first, what may occur with the administration of thyroid hormone?

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Answer: the problem that may occur with the administration of thyroid hormone is acute adrenocortical insufficiency

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When hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency coexist, the adrenal insufficiency has to be treated with a corticosteroid drug before starting thyroid replacement.

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