Final Flashcards
S/Sx of hypernatremia
thirst, swollen tongue, sticky mucosa, flushed skin, low-grade fever, edema, confusion, restlessness, weakness
(SALT- Skin flushed, Agitation, Low-grade fever, Thirst)
S/sx of hyponatremia
neurologic changes- lethargy, confusion, personality changes, seizures
S/sx of hyperkalemia
cardiac changes, dysrhythmias, muscle weakness, resp impairment, paresthesias, anxiety, and GI manifestations M-muscle weakness U-urine/oliguria R-respiratory distress D-decreased cardiac contract E-ekg changes R-reflexes/hyperreflexia
Tx for hyperkalemia
- limit K intake
- monitor ECG and use Ca gluconate for arrhythmias
- Kayexalate
- IV sodium bicarb
- reg insulin and hypertonic dextrose IV if met. acidosis
- albuterol
- dialysis
- diuretics to prevent pulm overload and excrete K
Hypophosphatemia lab value
serum phosphorus <2.0
Causes of hypophosphatemia
vit D deficiency, malabsorption syndromes, over-use of phosphate binding antacids, alcoholism
s/sx of hypophosphatemia
confusion, seizures, symptoms mimicking Guillian Barre, decreased oxygen capacity of RBC
tx for hypophosphatemia
high-phosphorus diet (beans, peas, eggs, chicken, fish, nuts, grains)
P.O. meds (Neutra Phos)
Normal osmolality of blood
275-295 mOsm/Kg
Labs and diagnostic testing for hypoparathyroidism
- Low serum Ca
- High phosphorus (PTH is overwhelmed due to hyperphosphatemia)
- Get hx (heredity and nutritional), duration, clinical s/sx, renal failure-PTH ineffective c renal failure, med analysis
- PTH immunoassay
- Vit D metabolites
- Transient (trauma, burns, meds, illness) vs. chronic
Labs and Diagnostic testing for hyperparathyroidism
-high PTH levels
-Hypercalcemia
alkaline phosphatase levels
Causes of Diabetes Insipidus
-A deficiency in the synthesis or release of ADH
or
-A decreased renal responsiveness to ADH
Treatment for Addison’s disease
- Administer cortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, or Cortef to replace cortisol
- Administer fludrocortisone to regulate Na and K balance from aldosterone insufficiency
- maintain fluid balance
how to administer hydrocortisone
with meals, milk, or antacids to avoid GI distress
Nursing interventions for Addison’s disease
- monitor F&E
- admin hormones
- weigh daily
- I&Os
- bone density test for osteoporosis due to decrease in mineralcorticoids
Pt teaching for Addison’s
- meds must be taken every day
- wear medic alert bracelet
- keep emergency supply of meds available
- Need for increased cortisol replacements during stress and illness and increased flurocortisone acetate during exercise and sweating*
Nursing interventions for Cushing’s
- daily weight and monitor fluid status
- I&Os (adequate hydration)
- monitor for glucose and acetone in urine
- allow adequate rest
- avoid trauma to skin (delayed wound healing)
- bone density scan to assess for osteoporosis bc corticosteroids can leech calcium from bone
- ongoing CV and musculoskeletal asmts
- suicide precautions
Pt teaching for Cushing’s
-maintain high calorie, high-calcium diet to aid in wound repair and replace Ca
What is Conn’s Syndrome?
aka Primary Aldosteronism
- Adrenal cortex is secreting excessive amounts of aldosterone
- This results in kidneys retaining Na and excreting K
S/Sx of Conn’s
- increased BP
- HA
- orthostatic hypotension
- muscle weakness and cramps (low K)
- fatigue
- temp paralysis
- constipation
- numbness, prickling, tingling
- polydipsia & polyuria
Interpreting test results for Conn’s
- low serum K
- 24 hr urine to monitor aldosterone, creatinine, and cortisol
- increased urinary aldosterone
- oral salt or saline loading test
- presence of adrenal tumor on CT
Tx for Conn’s
- Diuretcs (spironolactone for women and amiloride for men to increase K)
- Ca channel blockers (HTN)
- eplerenone (blocks effects of aldosterone)
NSG Dx for Conn’s
Risk for imbalanced fluid volume
Risk for activity intol
Impaired physical mobility
NSG for Conn’s
Monitor VS, restrict Na intake, I&Os, daily weights
Pt teaching: thirst, dry mucous membranes are caused by low sodium. Allow sips of water, ice chips
Nasal Polyps usually associated with:
Ashma, Hay fever, Sinus infection, Cystic Fibrosis <16yrs
Samter’s Triad
asthma, nasal polyps, aspirin intolerance
Teaching c nasal polyps
polyps can be recurring even after removal, may need to stay on steroid sprays for extended time to prevent recurrence
Causes of mucormycosis
weakened immune system, diabetes, DKA, kidney failure, organ transplant, chemo, Desferal tx for acute iron poisoning, exposure to construction, removal of nonsterile adhesive tape, tongue depressors as splints in neonates
Teaching for mucormycosis
- Seek health care immediately if facial swelling and a black discharge from nose occurs
- high-risk pts should avoid sugary foods, decaying plants, moldy bread, manure, and other sources of fungi
Clinical Manifestations of Vocal Cord Paralysis
- change in voice (croaky, rough, breathy, aphonic)
- SOB
- noisy breathing
- choking, coughing c eating/swallowing
- need for frequent breaths while speaking
- inability to speak loudly
- inability to “bear down”
Medical tx for vocal cord paralysis
For uncontrolled aspiration:
- permanent gastrostomy tube
- tracheostomy
- Semi-Laryngectomy
S/sx of Post-obstructive pulmonary edema (POPE)
frothy sputum and moist rales
Trach assessment
- auscultate lungs
- monitor 02
- assess for blood in the sputum*, sub-Q emphysema in the neck, resp distress, and tube patency
- monitor for POPE*
teaching for sarcoidosis
- limit Ca rich foods, vit D, & sunlight
- take prednisone
- seek medical care with increasing dyspnea, weight gain, more productive cough, or change in sputum from clear to yellowish-brown
Chronic Bronchitis
inflammation and increased mucous production in the trachea and bronchi with chronic productive cough
Emphysema
chronic inflammation reduces flexibility of walls of alveoli, resulting in over-distention of the alveolar walls. This causes air to be trapped in the lungs, impeding gas exchange