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A patient presents with primary adrenal insufficiency (Addison's disease). Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would you most likely expect to find due to impaired mineralocorticoid production?

A Hypernatremia and hypokalemia
B Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia
C Hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia
D Hypoglycemia and normal potassium

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

In Addison's disease, impaired aldosterone production leads to decreased sodium reabsorption and increased potassium excretion in the renal tubules, resulting in hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.

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