Tackling the Thyroid
What lab(s) is/are elevated if the pt has hyperthyroidism?
What is T3 & T4?
What co-morbidities the client have if they have been diagnosed with metabolic syndrome?
What is hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension?
What labs are most important when assessing the kidney's ability to maintain fluid balance?
What are BUN & Creatinine?
What electrolyte is known to cause bronchospasms if low?
What is Ca+?
A client receiving levothyroxin is at a high risk for what complication?
What is choking/airway compromise?
What is the goal of treatment for a client diagnosed with T2DM?
What is preserve beta cell function?
What labs will be elevated in the client experiencing FVD?
What are H&H and BUN?
What electrolyte can become low if gastric suctioning is left on continous for too long?
What is K+?
What lab(s) will be elveated in a pt that has hypothyroidism?
What is TSH?
What "rule" is very important to include in the T1DM client's discharge education regarding hypoglycemia?
What is the 15/15 rule?
Name 3 vital signs that will be elevated in the client experiencing FVE?
What are BP, RR, and HR?
What is a priority nursing action when administering Ca+ via IV and why?
What is go SLOW as it can cause cardiac arrest if given too rapidly ?
What is the name for the large overgrowth of thyroid tissue that can occur in both hypo- and hyperthyroism?
What is goiter?
What is an important acronym that should be included in the discharge education plan for a pt newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes?
What is ABCDE?
A1C monitoring, BP below 130/80, Cholesterol LDL<100 and HDL >50, Keep all Dr appts, & Exercise
What is a priority nursing assessment for the client in FVE?
What is ascultate the lungs---AIRWAY!!!!
Severe hypermagnesia can cause what life-threatening side effect and why?
What is resp arrest d/t relaxation of the resp muscles/diaphragm?
What is a priority nursing intervention when the pt newly prescribed/administered levothyroxine complains of mild chest pain?
What is call the HCP and get a cardiac workup (non-emergent)?
The nurse is preparing to discharge a newly diagnosed T1DM client. What are 2 recommendations to include prior to exercise/activity?
What is check the CBS prior to the activity and have a carb/protein snack handy?
What is the only IV fluid used with blood transfusions and why?
What is 0.9% NS? Rationale: It's isotonic and has the most similar composition to human blood.
What are the first 2 priority actions the nurse will take when admitting a client to the unit with a K+ level of 2.6?
What are apply telemetry & have the crash cart handy?