Diabetic disorders
Ketones in the urine
What happens when there is a deficiency of insulin
Islets of Langerhans
Where is insulin secreted
Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance through I&Os, vital signs, monitoring Na & K+
What are nursing interventions for DKA
promotes growth of body tissues, influences water absorption by the kidneys; stimulates secretion of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
What is the Anterior Pituitary
Polydipsia and large volumes of dilute urine
What are s/s of Diabetes Insipidus
Patient c/o being hot and dry
What are signs & symptoms of hyperglycemia
Alpha cells
Where glucagon is secreted
Always wear shoes when walking, dry and lubricate feet, avoid smoking
What are nursing interventions for foot care for patients with diabetes
Regulates Na & electrolyte balance
What is the Adrenal Gland
Nervousness, emotionally hyperexcitiable, palpitations, exophthalmos
What are s/s of Graves Disease
Polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, blurred vision, weakness N/V, acetone breath
What are s/s of DKA
Glycogenolysis
What is the breakdown of glycogen
Preparing the patient for surgery; transsphenoidal hypophysectomy
What is a nursing intervention for a patient that has Cushing Syndrome
Increases water re absorption by the kidney; produces hormone ADH (vasopressin)
What is the posterior pituitary
Cardiac dysrhythmias, high fever, neurological impairment
What are the s/s of thyroid storm
Profound dehydration, loss of water & electrolytes, ketones are minimal or absent
What are s/s of HHS
Beta cells
Where insulin is secreted
The nurse must frequently assess patients blood pressure and K+
What are nursing interventions for a patient with Primary Aldosteronism
Influences carb metabolism and produces insulin & glucagon
What is the pancreas
Positive Chvosteck sign & positive Trousseau sign
What are s/s of hypoparathyroidism
Patient c/o numbness, tingling and pain in the feet
What is diabetic neuropathy
Inhibits the breakdown of stored glucose, protein and fat
What is a function of insulin
High calorie, high protein foods are encouraged
Nursing interventions for hyperthryoidism
Controls rate of body metabolism & growth & produces T3 & T4
What is the thyroid gland
Severe headache, diaphoresis and palpitations in a patient with HTN
What are s/s of pheochromocytoma