Question

When you find a 32 year old man with complaints of pain in the abdomen as well as weakness, you assess him, and he tells you he also has Addison's disease from the use of steroids when he was a teenager. You do not find any conditions that are a threat to his life as far as his airway, breathing and circulation are concerned.

His vital signs: Pulse 110, RR 16, Blood pressure 110/72 and SpO2 is 98 percent on room air. Considering the history of the patient, your best option is:
A) To administer activated charcoal
B) To give oral glucose
C) To get in touch with ALS
D) To assess the blood glucose level

Answer 1

The best option is to assess the blood glucose level as the patient has a history of Addison's disease and complains of pain in the abdomen and weakness.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best option in this case would be to assess the blood glucose level as the patient has a history of Addison's disease and complaints of pain in the abdomen as well as weakness. Addison's disease is characterized by reduced production of cortisol from the adrenal gland, which can lead to hypoglycemia. Therefore, it is important to determine the blood glucose level to assess if this is the cause of the patient's symptoms.