PMID: 8969336Dec 1, 1996Paper

Diseases of the adrenal gland

The Nursing Clinics of North America
J Gumowski, M Loughran

Abstract

The reader should have a better working knowledge of several rare adrenal diseases after reading this article. Although they are rare, these adrenal diseases may be seen in many nursing settings. Astute nursing assessment and monitoring of signs and symptoms of these diseases are essential during diagnosis and treatment. A detailed case study illustrates Cushing's syndrome and pheochromocytoma as well as adrenal insufficiency.

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