Adolescent Endocrine Challenges: A Diagnostic Case Study

In this case study challenge, a relatively healthy 15-year-old female adolescent presents to a family practice clinic with complaints of frequent urination, chills, constant drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, and thirst. Distinguishing between possible disorders can be challenging for practitioners because many endocrine disease processes present with similar clinical features. The key to successfully diagnosing endocrine disorders includes rapidly ruling out the most urgent and life-threatening possibilities.
Source: The Journal for Nurse Practitioners - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Case Challenge Source Type: research