Discussion board questions #4

Discussion Board Questions#4 Name Institution Course and Code Professor Date Discussion Board Questions#4 Endocrine System Question 3 Thyroid storm is an uncommon but dangerous worsening of the thyrotoxic state, where mortality can occur in just two days if left untreated. The condition typically arises in those with untreated or partially treated severe hyperthyroidism when exposed to high levels of stress from other causes, although it can also develop spontaneously (McCance & Huether, 2019). These causes may include cardiovascular or pulmonary disorders, infection, burns, trauma, dialysis, surgery (particularly thyroid surgery), emotional distress, obstetric complications, or seizures. Thyroid crisis symptoms result from the sudden release and increased activity of triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) surpassing metabolic demands (McCance & Huether, 2019). If a patient develops a thyroid storm, several manifestations will be...