In this episode, we break down key endocrine disorders affecting the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, connecting pathophysiology to clinical decision-making in nursing care. We’ll explore both hormone deficiencies and excess states, including conditions such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, and thyroiditis.

You’ll learn to differentiate life-threatening emergencies like thyroid storm (thyrotoxic crisis) and myxedema coma, along with their priority interventions. We’ll also review essential post-thyroidectomy nursing care, including airway management, calcium monitoring, and complication prevention.

The episode continues with parathyroid disorders, focusing  ...