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Describe the Disease that Affects Adults who Secrete too much Growth Hormone? (P.629)
- Acromegaly – Rare Excess of GH affects Adults in the 30’s & 40’s
- Etiology – Pituitary Hyperplasia, Benign Tumor, or Hypothalamic Dysfunction
Consider Nursing Diagnoses for an Individual with Diabetes Insipidus? (P.626)
- Deficient Fluid Volume Related to Failure of Regulatory Mechanism
- Deficient Knowledge Related to Lack of Information
Nursing Diagnoses and Interventions for a Patient with Cushings Syndrome? (P.641-642)
- Excess Fluid Volume Related to Sodium and Water Retention
- Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity; Risk for Injury R/T Impaired Glucose Tolerance
- Disturbed Body Image
Manifestations of Addisons Disease? (P.640-641)
- Insufficient Production of Hormones of Adrenal Cortex
- Hypotension R/T Lack of Aldosterone
- Caused by Low Production of ACTH
Special Nutritional Considerations for a Client with Addisons and Cushings? (P.640-642)
- Addisons: High Sodium Diet
- Cushing: High Potassium, Low Sodium
S/S of SIADH. Including Diagnostic Tests? (P.627)
- Fluid Overload; Muscle Cramps; Weakness
- Serum Urine and Sodium Levels
Critical Teaching Points Surrounding Corticosteroid Use, Especially Importance of Not Abruptly Stopping Medications. Why? What Will Happen?
- Unable to Find
- Andreal Glands will Not Adjust Quickly Enough to Provide the Necessary Hormones
Etiology of DI? (P.626)
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Tumors or Trauma to Pituitary Gland
- Surgery Near Pituitary Gland; Glucocorticoids; Alcohol