Endocrine disorders

Nurse Vicky | RN, MN, PhDN(c) on Instagram: “To the nursing student struggling with endocrine disorders, this is for you! Save this post for your next study session. . . . . .…”

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NurseInTheMaking® on Instagram: “Here are some common endocrine disorders! These will definitely pop up on your Med-surg exams & on the NCLEX. Save this post for…”

Endocrine disorders are diseases related to the endocrine glands (hormone-producing glands) of the body. These disorders can affect multiple parts of the body and have a wide range of symptoms, depending upon the gland being affected.