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,Hypothyroidism- Hyposecretion of thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) Characterized by a decreased
rate of body metabolism
Causes: autoimmune disease, treatment for hyperthyroidism, radiation therapy, thyroid surgery,
certain medications
S/S: lethargy, fatigue, weakness, muscle aches, paresthesias, intolerance to cold, weight gain, dry
skin and hair and loss of body hair, bradycardia, constipation, generalized puffiness and edema
around the eyes and face (myxedema), forgetfulness and loss of memory, menstrual
disturbances, cardiac enlargement, tendency to develop heart failure, goiter may or may not be
present
Hyperparathyroidism- Hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Causes: Tumor, Hyperplasia, Genetics; secondary causes-severe calcium or vitamin D
deficiency, chronic kidney failure
S/S: Hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia, fatigue and muscle weakness, skeletal pain and
tenderness, bone deformities that result in pathological fractures, anorexia, nausea, vomiting,
Nursing Considerations: Monitor vital signs, monitor for signs of hypocalcemia and tetany,
initiate seizure precautions, place a tracheostomy set, oxygen and suctioning equipment at
bedside, prepare to administer calcium gluconate intravenously for hypocalcemia, provide a
high-calcium, low-phosphorus diet, instruct the patient on administration of calcium supplements
as prescribed, instruct the patient on administration of vitamin D supplements as prescribed,
vitamin D enhances the absorption of calcium from the GI tract, instruct the patient on
administration of phosphate binders as prescribed to promote the excretion of phosphate through
the gastrointestinal tract, instruct to wear a Medic-Alert bracelet
Cushing’s Syndrome/Disease- is a metabolic disorder characterized by abnormally increased
secretion (endogenous) of cortisol, caused by increased amounts of ACTH secreted by the
pituitary gland
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