Nursing Management & Teaching
This primary intervention helps restore circulating volume and prevent hypotension in patients experiencing adrenal crisis.
IV Fluids
These must be closely tracked in adrenal crisis due to imbalances like hyponatremia and hyperkalemia.
Electrolytes
Urine output below this threshold per hour is a concerning sign of possible shock.
Less than 30 mL/hour
These measurements are monitored closely to evaluate fluid balance and detect early deterioration in adrenal crisis.
Intake & Output (I&O) and Weight
A drop in this neurologic parameter may signal worsening shock in a patient with adrenal crisis.
Level of Consciousness (LOC)