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A female client is admitted to the hospital with hypoglycemia, nausea, muscle weakness, and depression. what is the most likely cause

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Answer: Addison's disease.

Addison's disease is characterized by insufficient production of steroid hormones by the adrenal glands.
Common symptoms: hyper-pigmentation of the skin ; weakness, weight loss, nausea, postural hypotension, abdominal pain, depression hypoglycemia...
Without treatment, it can progress to an adrenal crisis.

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