Flashcard 13 - Medical Emergencies Flashcard Set for the CEN

extreme fatigue, nausea, weakness, vomiting, hypotension, dehydration, tachycardia, confusion, and seizures

An adrenal crisis occurs when there is a sudden and severe deficiency of cortisol. The study guide outlines that this emergency situation is marked by symptoms including extreme fatigue, nausea, weakness, vomiting, hypotension, dehydration, tachycardia, confusion, and seizures. These features result from the body’s inability to maintain proper vascular tone and metabolic functions due to insufficient cortisol levels.