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104 - Endocrine
Disorders and symptoms
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Nursing
Undergraduate 3
12/17/2010

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Hypersecretion of GH
Definition
Acromegaly - post op (transphenoidal hypophysectomy) nasal packing, no coughing etc, no brusing teeth, neuro checks, emo sup/pt teach
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Hyposecretion of GH
Definition
emotional support, pt/family teaching
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Hypersecretion of ADH
Definition
SIADH - daily weights, I&O, neuro checks, seizure precautions, flat position
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Hyposecretion of ADH
Definition
Diabetes Insipidus - free access to fluids, close I&O, wts, vitals, labs
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Hypersecretion of T3/T4, TSH
Definition
Graves Disease/Thyroid Storm - cool temp, vitals, fluids, O2, avoid foods with PO3(dairy)
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Hyposecretion of T3/T4, TSH
Definition
keep warm, O2, monitor vitals, encourage rest
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Hypersecretion of PTH
Definition
^Ca in blood. restrict ca intake, medicate properly
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Hyposecretion of PTH
Definition
low Ca in blood - high ca low po3 diet, check Chvostek's and Trousseau's sign
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Hypersecretion of Glucocorticoids, Corticosteriods
Definition
Cushing's - pre-post-op care, medication teaching, emo support
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Hyposecretion of Glucocorticoids, Corticosteriods
Definition
Addison's Disease - monitor for shock (Addisonian crisis), fluids, rest, monitor for mental status changes
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Hypersecretion of Aldosterone
Definition
Monitor BP, elevated Na, low K, (hypokalemia and alkalosis), water balance
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