In this episode, Dr. Morgan Taylor, DNP, CPNP, CCRN explains hypothyroidism using a metaphor you’ll never forget—your body as a car running out of gas. She breaks down how low thyroid hormones slow everything from metabolism to heart rate, and why untreated hypothyroidism can progress into the life-threatening myxedema coma.
Through a real-world case study from her time on a step-down unit, Dr. Taylor covers:
The role of T3 and T4 in “fueling” the body
Why labs in hypothyroidism show high TSH but low T3/T4
Classic signs of myxedema coma (and why everything is low)
Priority interventions—warming, IV levothyroxine, fluids, and close monitoring
Key NCLEX tips for medication administration and client education
If you’ve ever struggled to connect thyroid lab values with client symptoms—or want a clear mental framework for tackling NCLEX endocrine questions—this 15-minute episode will make it click.
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