Case Studies NUR 7202 One and Two

Thyroid storm also known as thyroid crisis or thyrotoxic storm is an increase in free fraction thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). This occurs in one of four ways: the thyroid is stimulated by trophic factors; there is activation of thyroid hormone synthesis and secretion causing release of excess hormone; store of preformed hormone are excessively released due to autoimmune, infectious ... ................
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