A 50 year old female is in the emergency department with a diagnosis of Thyroid Crisis. What are the main signs and symptoms of thyroid crisis?

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The main symptoms of a Thyroid Crisis are tachycardia and elevated temperature. As a nurse any patient who begins to exhibit these signs and symptoms should immediately be evaluated by the physician for possible thyroid crisis. Thyroid crisis is caused by untreated hyperthyroidism.

A 50 Year Old Female Is in the Emergency Department