What are the nursing priorities for a pt experiencing a Myxedema Coma?
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- CALL FOR HELP
- Monitor VS
- Neuro assessments
- Support cardiac and respiratory function
- Turn the pt every 2hrs
How does Addison's disease occur?
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When adrenal glands are damaged and do not work properly
,What is the number one nursing diagnosis for Cushing's syndrome?
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- Risk for injury
What does epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate?
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- Fight or flight response
Why would the TSH level be lower in a pt with hyperthyroidism?
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- It is trying to stop the production of T3 and T4
Diabetes diagnostic finding: A1C
(Average blood sugar of 3 months)
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> 6.5%
,When should a pt take their levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
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- On an empty stomach
- 30 mins before meals
What are the manifestations for Type 1 Diabetes?
(There are 4)
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- N/V
- Wt loss
- Abdominal pain
What is the most common endocrine disorder we see?
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Type 2 diabetes
What does aldosterone regulate?
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, - BP
- Electrolytes
What is the normal level for T4?
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5.4-11.5
T or F: When the adrenal glands aren't working properly they affect hormones
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True
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What medication is used to lower K+?
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- CALL FOR HELP
- Monitor VS
- Neuro assessments
- Support cardiac and respiratory function
- Turn the pt every 2hrs
How does Addison's disease occur?
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When adrenal glands are damaged and do not work properly
,What is the number one nursing diagnosis for Cushing's syndrome?
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- Risk for injury
What does epinephrine and norepinephrine regulate?
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- Fight or flight response
Why would the TSH level be lower in a pt with hyperthyroidism?
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- It is trying to stop the production of T3 and T4
Diabetes diagnostic finding: A1C
(Average blood sugar of 3 months)
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> 6.5%
,When should a pt take their levothyroxine (Synthroid)?
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- On an empty stomach
- 30 mins before meals
What are the manifestations for Type 1 Diabetes?
(There are 4)
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- N/V
- Wt loss
- Abdominal pain
What is the most common endocrine disorder we see?
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Type 2 diabetes
What does aldosterone regulate?
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, - BP
- Electrolytes
What is the normal level for T4?
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5.4-11.5
T or F: When the adrenal glands aren't working properly they affect hormones
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True
What is the treatment for hypothyroidism?
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Levothyroxine (Synthroid)
What medication is used to lower K+?
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