EPISODE · Jun 6, 2026 · 24 MIN
EP 102 – Adrenal Crisis
from Pulse Check with Archer Nursing · host Archer Review
Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening emergency that nurses need to recognize fast.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down the adrenal glands, cortisol, aldosterone, and what happens when the body cannot mount an effective stress response. You’ll learn why adrenal crisis can cause hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia — and how those findings guide nursing priorities.We’ll walk through a case study, review key assessment findings, and answer an NCLEX-style question focused on recognizing adrenal crisis and prioritizing treatment, including IV fluids, glucose support, cardiac monitoring, hyperkalemia management, and stress-dose IV hydrocortisone.Perfect for nursing students, NCLEX prep, and anyone who wants to make endocrine emergencies easier to understand.Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP#AdrenalCrisis #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep #ArcherNursing
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Adrenal crisis is a life-threatening emergency that nurses need to recognize fast.In this episode of Pulse Check with Archer Nursing, Dr. Morgan Taylor breaks down the adrenal glands, cortisol, aldosterone, and what happens when the body cannot mount an effective stress response. You’ll learn why adrenal crisis can cause hypotension, hypoglycemia, hyponatremia, and hyperkalemia — and how those findings guide nursing priorities.We’ll walk through a case study, review key assessment findings, and answer an NCLEX-style question focused on recognizing adrenal crisis and prioritizing treatment, including IV fluids, glucose support, cardiac monitoring, hyperkalemia management, and stress-dose IV hydrocortisone.Perfect for nursing students, NCLEX prep, and anyone who wants to make endocrine emergencies easier to understand.Find everything Archer Review has to offer: archerreview.link/PulseCheck Use code PULSECHECK10 - an exclusive discount just for our listeners! Connect with us! 📸 Instagram: @archernursing 📘 Facebook: Archer NCLEX Review 🎵 TikTok: @archernursing ▶️ YouTube: Archer Review NCLEX, USMLE, TEAS7, and FNP#AdrenalCrisis #NursingSchool #NCLEXPrep #ArcherNursing
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