A client is diagnosed with both hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. If the adrenal insufficiency is not treated first, wha

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A client is diagnosed with both hypothyroidism and adrenal insufficiency. If the adrenal insufficiency is not treated first, wha

t may occur with the administration of thyroid hormone?

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LUCKY_DIMON [66] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-19T00:34:19+03:00

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

Explanation:

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