Which of the following interventions is most appropriate given the ACTH test results?
A. Administer corticosteroids, she is adrenally insufficient Correct Choice
B. A second test is needed to rule out daily variation Wrong Choice!
C. Do not administer corticosteroids, she has adequate adrenal function Wrong Choice!
D. Do not administer corticosteroids, the ACTH stimulation test is unreliable in sepsis Wrong Choice!
Answer:A
Which of the following interventions is most appropriate given the ACTH test results?
A. Administer corticosteroids, she is adrenally insufficient Correct Choice B. A second test is needed to rule out daily variation Wrong Choice! C. Do not administer corticosteroids, she has adequate adrenal function Wrong Choice! D. Do not administer corticosteroids, the ACTH stimulation test is unreliable in sepsis Wrong Choice!