Hypothyroidism
The condition where the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient thyroid hormones, leading to symptoms like fatigue and weight gain.
What is Hypothyroidism?
The most important nursing action when monitoring a patient admitted for testing for diabetes insipidus.
What is accurate intake and output (I&O) measurement?
Medication the nurse anticipate for a patient experiencing numbness around the mouth and muscle twitches one day after a thyroidectomy.
What is calcium gluconate?
The nurse should include what in the care of a patient with Cushing’s Syndrome?
What is delivering insulin for high blood glucose levels?
symptoms that are anticipated in a patient scheduled for diagnostic tests for hypothyroidism?
what are shortness of breath and cold intolerance?
Test result supports the diagnosis of diabetes insipidus during a water deprivation test?
What is weight loss due to the large amount of urine voided?
Treatments anticipated for a patient with a thyrotoxic crisis after a thyroidectomy.
What are beta blockers and a cooling blanket?
The primary cause of Cushing's Disease
What is prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol?
The nurse's greatest concern when a patient with a history of hypothyroidism reports feeling short of breath and mentally dull after shoveling snow.
What is myxedema coma?
Finding in 3 hours, should be reported to the RN or HCP in a patient recovering from a hypophysectomy.
What is urinary output of 800 mL in 3 hours?
What symptoms, might indicate complications after a thyroidectomy?
What are difficulty speaking and swallowing?
Potential complications of untreated Cushing's Disease
What are osteoporosis and increased risk of infections?
What vital signs and symptoms, indicate a thyrotoxic crisis in a patient 6 hours after a thyroidectomy.
What is fever and tachycardia?
What are the four different types of insulin used in the management of Type 1 Diabetes?
What are rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting insulin?
What preoperative care is important for a patient undergoing thyroidectomy.
What are monitoring nutrition status and documenting vital signs?
Key aspects of nursing care for a patient with Cushing's Disease
What are monitoring blood glucose levels and managing fluid retention?
Interventions are used to treat myxedema coma.
What are levothyroxine, warming blanket, and mechanical ventilation?
What dietary guidelines should a person with Type 1 Diabetes follow to manage blood glucose levels?
carbohydrate counting and balanced meals?
Potential postoperative complications of thyroidectomy.
What are thyrotoxic crisis and tetany?
Common symptoms of Cushing's Disease
What are weight gain, thinning skin, and high blood pressure?