A male client diagnosed with Addison's disease would typically be administered which medication daily?

In the management of Addison's disease, which is characterized by insufficient production of adrenal hormones, the typical medication administered daily is hydrocortisone. This medication is a synthetic form of cortisol, a steroid hormone that plays a vital role in various bodily functions, including the regulation of metabolism, immune response, and stress response.

Hydrocortisone supplements the deficiency of cortisol in individuals with Addison's disease, helping to alleviate the significant fatigue, weakness, and other symptoms associated with the condition. Patients often require hydrocortisone to mimic the body’s natural cortisol rhythm, typically administered in two or three divided doses throughout the day.

While fludrocortisone may also be part of the treatment regimen for Addison's disease, particularly to address aldosterone deficiency and help retain sodium and water, hydrocortisone is the primary glucocorticoid that directly replaces the lacking cortisol and is essential in the daily management of Addison's disease. Prednisone and methylprednisolone, although corticosteroids, are not commonly used as first-line therapy for Addison's in the same way hydrocortisone is.