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How is congenital hypothyroidism diagnosed?
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Newborn screening revealing a low T4 and a high TSH.
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What are the symptoms of congenital hypothyroidism in early infancy?
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Large, protruding tongue, coarse hair, lethargy, sleepiness, and constipation.
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What are the outcomes of untreated congenital hypothyroidism?
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Mental retardation and growth failure.
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What are the metabolic effects of PKU?
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CNS damage, mental retardation, and decreased melanin.
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What two formulas are prescribed for infants with PKU?
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Lofenalac and Phenex-1
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List foods high in phenylalanine content.
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Meat, milk, dairy products, and eggs.
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What are three classic of diabetes?
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Polydipsia, polyuria. polyphagia
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Differentiate the signs of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
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Hypo: tremors, sweating, headache, hunger, nausea, lethargy, confusion, slurred speech, anxiety, tingling around mouth, nightmares.
Hyper: polydipsia, polyuria, polyphagia, blurred vision, weakness, weight loss, and syncope. |
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Describe the nursing care of a child with ketoacidosis.
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Provide care for an unconscious child, administer, regular insulin IV in normal saline, monitor blood gas values, and maintain strict I & O.
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Describe developmental factors that would impact the school-age child with diabetes.
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Need to be like peers; assuming responsibility for own care; modification of diet; snacks and exercise in school.
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What is the relationship between hypoglycemia and exercise?
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During exercise, insulin uptake is increased and hypoglycemia occurs.
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