ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES TherapeuTic procedure A11
System Disorder
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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:
ASSESSMENT SAFE TY
CONSIDERATIONS
PATIENT-CENTERED CARE
Alterations in
Health (Diagnosis) Pathophysiology Related
to Client Problem Health Promotion and
Disease Prevention
Risk Factors Expected Findings
Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures
Complications
Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care
Nursing Care Client EducationMedications
Nadege Surin
Addison’s disease
A decrease in production of
adrenal hormone
Monitor I&Os, administer
IV,
monitor electrolytes,
administer
Abdominal x-ray, abdominal CT
cortisol, ACTH, ACTH stimulation,
Aldosterone, renin, electrolyes,
BUN, Creatinine, glucose, CRH
decrease in cortisol
production initially followed by
that of aldosterone, both of
Fatigue or extreme weakness,
Unexplained weight loss, Muscle
aches and weakness, Dizziness
and fainting, Changes in blood
Addison's disease can't
be!prevented
type I diabetes,
Hypoparathyroidism,
Hypopituitarism, Pernicious
anemia,
Infection
fluid imbalance
electrolye
imbalance
nurse, provider, pt/ot,
nutrition
High sodium, high caloric,
low potassium diet, Take
prescribed meds, monitor
fluids
Fludrocortisone
spironolactone
hydrocortisone
ketoconazole
prednisone
etomidate
Dose increase
during
intercurrent
illness
hormone replacement
severe
dehydration.
severe
hypotension.
Shock
severe vomiting
and
diarrhea.
extreme muscle
weakness.
headache.
extreme sleepiness
or
coma.
death
