Nurs 480 Week 5 Endocrine Study Guide Graded A+

HHS explaination {Ans: 1. low insulin ; olde adlt with DN 2 & infecitin 2. ketones absent 3. ABG WNL}Both DKA and HHS have {Ans: 1. leated glcuse 2. hyperoslolar blood 3. polyuria 4. polyphagua, polydipisa}DKA and HHS interventions {Ans: 1. IV regular nsulin, Q 1h glucose checks 2. NS IVF when BS less than 250 mg.dL 3. Iv sodium bicarb 4. possible hypokalemia so cardiac monitoring}SIADH nursing interventions {Ans: 1. fluid restriction 1L/day 2. fall precautions3 3. seizure precautions 4. monitor sodium levels 5. NS for meds/ flush tubes}posterior pituatart gland produces {Ans: 1. oxytocin 2. ADH}Patients who are not candidates for thyroidectomy can have what? {Ans: radioactive iodine 1. no pregnant or small children near pt 2. isolation 3. own restroom and splash guard 4. fluids 5. wash clothes separately}