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If your patient has hyperthyroidism, what lab will you check and what can you expect that lab to look like
The nurse notices a patient has warm, dry skin and dehydration. These findings may indicate this condition.
This endocrine disorder occurs when the thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormone, leading to a slowed metabolic rate, weight gain, and constipation
Your patient appears to be shaky, sweating, and tachycardic, what can the nurse suspect to be wrong with this patient?
This condition occurs when fluid intake or retention exceeds the body's needs, causing edema, weight gain, and possible pulmonary congestion."
This endocrine disorder results from prolonged exposure to excess cortisol and is often caused by a pituitary adenoma secreting excess ACTH."
Three common symptoms of hyperglycemia are increased thirst, increased urination, and this symptom related to hunger
What is polyphagia
In primary hypothyroidism, this hormone is typically elevated because the pituitary gland is trying to stimulate the thyroid.
A conscious patient with hypoglycemia should receive this quick source of carbohydrate as an initial treatment.
What is 15 grams of carbohydrates
Upon your assessment, your patient mucous membranes are dry, they have poor skin turgor, and is hypotensive. What can you suspect is wrong with your patient?
This condition is characterized by weight loss despite increased appetite, heat intolerance, tachycardia, anxiety, and an enlarged thyroid gland."
This type of insulin provides continuous glucose control and is often administered once daily
This endocrine disorder is caused by insufficient production of cortisol and aldosterone by the adrenal cortex."
How does insulin lowers the glucose level
A patient presents with muscle weakness, leg cramps, and cardiac dysrhythmias may be experiencing this condition.
What is hypokalemia?
Following transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing's disease, the nurse should closely monitor for this complication, which may present with excessive urine output and thirst."
This class of insulin is commonly administered when the meal is present and has an onset of 15-30 mins
This disorder occurs when excessive antidiuretic hormone causes the body to retain water and dilute blood sodium levels.
An unconscious patient with hypoglycemia and IV access should receive this concentrated glucose solution.
Your patient is exhibiting Kussmauls respirations, what could be the cause of this
What is Respiratory acidosis?
A nurse caring for a patient with hyperthyroidism should monitor for this life-threatening complication, characterized by high fever, severe tachycardia, and altered mental status."
This acute, life-threatening complication of severe hyperglycemia is most commonly seen in patients with Type 1 diabetes
What is DKA
A patient with Addison's disease suddenly develops severe hypotension, dehydration, hypoglycemia, and shock. What should the nurse suspect
This skin finding is commonly associated with hypoglycemia due to sympathetic nervous system activation
Your patient has been vomiting all day. You know that this can lead to this acid-base imbalance because of excessive loss of gastric acid."