List the signs and symptoms of adrenal crisis and the appropriate treatment for this condition

What will be an ideal response?

Signs and symptoms:
• Fatigue
• Lethargy
• Muscular weakness
• Headache
• Confusion
• Fever
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal pain
• Hypotension
• Tachycardia
• Diaphoresis
• Dehydration
Treatment:
• EMS
• Administer O2 4–6 liters/minute
• Monitor vital signs

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Match each item with it's correct entry below:

A. adaptive equipment training B. outpatient surgery C. medical billing form D. psychiatric care E. communication F. diagnosis  codes G. facility billing form H. excluded procedures I. identifies deleted HCPCS codes J. gait training K. room and board L. laboratory services M. pre admission testing N. procedure/supply codes O. ambulatory surgery center

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