100% satisfaction guarantee Immediately available after payment Both online and in PDF No strings attached
logo-home
Previously searched by you
Previously searched by you
logo
NUR 370 Exam 2 - Endocrine Alterations Review Questions and Correct Answers CA$12.98   Add to cart
Quickly navigate to
Preview
  2.  
  3. NUR 370
  4.  
  5. NUR 370

Exam (elaborations)

NUR 370 Exam 2 - Endocrine Alterations Review Questions and Correct Answers
 4 views  0 purchase
  • Course
  • NUR 370
  • Institution
  • NUR 370

Total or partial deficiency of insulin; most common endocrine disorder of childhood Diabetes mellitus Immune-mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cells - absolute insulin deficiency Type 1 diabetes Insulin-resistance combined with relative insulin deficiency Type 2 diabetes Genetic and enviro...

[Show more]

Preview 2 out of 7  pages

Document information

  • August 27, 2024
  • 7
  • 2024/2025
  • Exam (elaborations)
  • Questions & answers

Subjects

  • nur 370 exam 2 endocrine alterations revie quest
  • total or partial deficiency of insulin most commo
  • immune mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cel

Written for

  • NUR 370
  • NUR 370

Seller

avatar-seller
twishfrancis

Reviews received

Content preview

NUR 370 Exam 2 - Endocrine Alterations
Revie Questions and Correct Answers
Total or partial deficiency of insulin; most common endocrine disorder of childhood
✅Diabetes mellitus

Immune-mediated destruction of pancreatic beta cells - absolute insulin deficiency
✅Type 1 diabetes

Insulin-resistance combined with relative insulin deficiency ✅Type 2 diabetes

Genetic and environmental; Dx based on serum glucose levels ✅Etiology DM

Autoimmune disorder; recessive gene causes indv. to be vulnerable to trigger event
which starts process that gradually destroys beta cells in pancreas ✅Type 1 etiology

Excess sugar in the urine ✅Glycosuria

Abnormally large volumes of dilute urine ✅Polyuria

Large sensation of thirst ✅Polydipsia

Excessive hunger ✅Polyphagia

Large amounts of ketones in the urine ✅Ketonuria

Extremely high levels of blood acids called ketones. BS >>>> ✅Ketoacidosis

Deep, labored breathing pattern symptomatic of metabolic acidosis such as DKA
✅Kussmaul Respirations

Kidney disease or damage ✅Nephropathy

Damage to nerves (tingling, pain, numbness...) ✅Neuropathy

Damage to eye/retina that causes distortion in vision ✅Retinopathy

Insufficient insulin production leads to decreased transfer of glucose into cells, cause
increased concentration of glucose in blood stream; body uses fat and proteins for
energy ✅DM pathophysiology

, Similar to diabetes in adults but onset usually rapid- lethargy, weight loss, bedwetting,
irritable, fatigue, blurred vision, sores slow to heal, headache, flushed, dry skin, 3 Ps
✅DM clinical manifestations

Hospitalized ✅Where are children at time of DM diagnosis?

indv. plan for total dose and rapid/long acting; based on glucose levels from test; SubQ
injections 2+ times a day or by pump; adjusted during illness ✅DM insulin therapy

Balanced diet with cals enough to maintain energy needs and growth/dev. consistent
intake/timing; count carbs or use point system ✅DM nutrition

May need extra snack with activity ✅DM exercise

life-threatening potential; ICU for management; reduce BS via insulin; fluids for
dehydration; electrolyte replacement, especially K; be cautious with replacement to
avoid cerebral edema ✅DKA management for DM

Overwhelmed for first few days, need family support ✅DM nursing considerations

Patho, meal planning, insulin admin, glucose monitoring, hyper and hypo SS, exercise,
record keeping, hygiene, when to contact HCP ✅DM teaching

Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) ✅Hypotituitarism

normal initially, growth drops during 2nd year < 5th percentile ✅GHD short stature

appear well nourished ✅GHD height more affected than wt

normal skeletal proportions; bone age retarded and parallels height age ✅GHD
proportions

delay in appearance of permanent teeth d/t crowding from underdeveloped jaw ✅GHD
teeth

Delayed but normal ✅GHD sexual development

H&P, family history, deteriorating rate of growth on chart; bone age via radiographic;
pituitary funct. testing for growth hormone levels; differentiate b/w GHD and
constitutional growth delay ✅GHD diagnostic evaluation

Treat underlying problem ✅GHD secondary mananagement

The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Guaranteed quality through customer reviews

Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.

Quick and easy check-out

Quick and easy check-out

You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.

Focus on what matters

Focus on what matters

Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!

Frequently asked questions

What do I get when I buy this document?

You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.

Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?

Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.

Who am I buying these notes from?

Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller twishfrancis. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.

Will I be stuck with a subscription?

No, you only buy these notes for CA$12.98. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.

Can Stuvia be trusted?

4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)

75323 documents were sold in the last 30 days

Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now

Start selling
CA$12.98
  • (0)
  Add to cart