a patient with Addison's disease asks the nurse what causes the disease. which is the best response by the nurse? A. "addison's disease is the result of corticosteroid use." B. "addison's disease is always caused by an autoimmune disorder." C. "addison's disease is caused by the presence of an adrenal tumor." D. "addison's disease is the result of the decreased production of adrenal corticosteroids."

### D. Addison's disease is the result of the decreased production of adrenal corticosteroids.

## Step1: Understanding Addison's Disease### Addison's disease is a disorder that occurs when your body produces insufficient amounts of certain hormones produced by your adrenal glands. These hormones include cortisol and aldosterone.## Step2: Evaluating the Options### We evaluate each option based on our understanding of Addison's disease.A. Addison's disease is not caused by corticosteroid use. In fact, it is characterized by a lack of corticosteroid production.B. While autoimmune disorders can cause Addison's disease, it is not always the case. Therefore, this statement is not entirely accurate.C. Addison's disease is not caused by an adrenal tumor. Instead, it is often associated with the destruction of the adrenal glands.D. This statement accurately describes Addison's disease as it is indeed the result of decreased production of adrenal corticosteroids.