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Adrenal Crisis — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Acute cortisol deficiency = shock

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Adrenal Crisis on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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What to look for

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Why it happens

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Nursing actions

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Teaching points

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Common triggers: infection, trauma, surgery, dehydration, and sudden stopping of long-term steroids.

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