Question

what clinical manifestations should a nurse check for with a thyroidectomy?

14.what are important dietary modification for a patient with hyperthyroidism?

15.What is hyperparathyroidism? What electrolyte gets affected?

16.what does your adrenal glands do?

17. S & S of Addison’s vs Cushing?

18.with addison’s and Cushing, what happens to k and ca?

19.what medical therapy is given to patients with addison's disease? Is this treatment for life?

20.what is the patient education for diabetes type 1 and type 2.

Answer 1

What clinical manifestations should a nurse check for with thyroidectomy?

Nurse should check for vocal changes, hemorrhage, spasms of the hands and feet, and difficulty in respiration.

ANS. 14. Important dietary modification for a patient with hyperthyroidism are a fresh bowl of balanced green leafy vegetables, fruits, grains, and lean protein sources are recommended as they do not provide any extra calories. fresh-water salmon, foods rich in calcium are also recommended for strengthening of bones. drinks containing caffeine should be avoided.

ANS. 15. Hyperparathyroidism is an abnormal condition of parathyroid gland in which parathyroid hormone increases to an abnormal level which results in the loss of calcium ions from the bones causing weakening of bones and increased bone resorption. calcium electrolyte is affected in hyperparathyroidism.

ANS. 16. Adrenal glands are located on the top of each kidney and secretes cortisol and sex hormones. the hormones secreted by adrenal gland have a major role in the metabolism, immune system functions, regulating blood pressure, and response to stress.