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A 48-year-old man with a history of autoimmune adrenal insufficiency presents with vomiting, abdominal pain, hypotension (BP 80/50 mmHg) and confusion following a gastrointestinal illness. He takes daily hydrocortisone but has been unable to keep tablets down. Laboratory tests show hyponatraemia and hyperkalaemia. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

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