CHAM SOC BENH NHAN BASEDOW
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Morbus Basedow = Glotzaugenkrankheit
Morbus Basedow = Glotzaugenkrankheit
Disorders of the Thyroid Gland
PG. 951
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Thyroid disorders include hyperthyroidism,
thyrotoxic crisis, hypothyroidism, thyroid
tumors, and endemic and multinodulal
goiters.
Hyperthyroidism
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Also called Graves disease, Basedow’s
disease, thyrotoxicosis, or exophthalmic
goiter.
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May be autoimmune or inherited disease.
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Symptoms are from mild to severe
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Restless despite feeling fatigued and weak,
highly excitable, and constantly agitated
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Fine tremors of the hands occur, resulting in
unusual clumsiness ( 56-4)
Graves Disease
Hyperthyroidism
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Cannot tolerate heat, and experience an
increased appetite with weight loss.
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Diarrhea also occurs.
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Visual changes, such as blurred or double
vision, can develop.
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Exophthalmos, seen in client with sever
hyperthyroidism, is due to enlargement of
muscle and fatty tissue that surrounds the rear
& sides of the eyeball
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S/s in Table 56-1 PG 952
Hyperthyroidism
Nursing Management
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Monitor heart rate and BP
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Record sleep pattern and daily weight
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May take several weeks before thyroid
medication effective.
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If radioactive iodine is used to destroy
thyroid tissue, tell the client that it does not
seriously affect other tissues.
Thyrotoxic Crisis
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Nursing Management: Pt is acutely ill!!
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Monitor V/S esp. the temperature (may
require measures other than antipyretics
such as cooling blankets or the application
of ice).