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A 30-year-old woman presents with fatigue, weight loss, hyperpigmentation and postural dizziness. Blood pressure is 90/60 mmHg supine, 70/50 standing. Serum sodium is 130 mmol/L, potassium 5.8 mmol/L. Which is the most appropriate initial treatment for suspected Addison disease with adrenal crisis features?

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