In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN, breaks down Addison’s Disease and adrenal crisis in a way that actually makes sense. You’ll learn why low cortisol and aldosterone levels can send the body into chaos, how to recognize an Addisonian crisis, and the immediate interventions every nurse needs to know.
This episode features a real-life pediatric case study that brings the condition to life—from the med error that triggered the crisis to the textbook electrolyte shifts and the rapid-response nursing interventions that saved the day.
You’ll learn:
The role of cortisol and aldosterone in stress, fluid balance, and perfusion
What happens when the adrenal cortex “falls asleep at the wheel”
How Addison’s symptoms differ from Cushing’s—and why that matters on the NCLEX
The signs of adrenal crisis you can’t afford to miss
Which fluids and medications should be your go-to interventions
Whether you’re prepping for boards or brushing up for clinicals, this episode is packed with practical takeaways to build your confidence in endocrine emergencies.
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