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Patients with endocrine disorders Study Guide Chapter 49 Explain the chief function of the endocrine system Understand the general function of hormones Explain the relationship of the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland Explain the regulation of levels of hormones Understand endocrine glands and the hormones they secrete Understand relationship of iodine allergy and thyroid tests

Chapter 50 Describe the physiologic effects of hypo/hypersecretion of the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands Discuss diabetes insipidus, nursing and medical management Describe the nursing management of clients with pituitary and thyroid gland disorders Identify the differences in physiologic effects, assessment findings and management of clients with parathyroid disorders Discuss disorders of the adrenal glands and describe nursing management Identify symptoms of emergency conditions resulting from endocrine disorders

Chapter 51 Distinguish between type 1 and type 2 diabetes Identify the three classic symptoms of diabetes Name 1 laboratory methods used to diagnosis diabetes

Understand the methods used to treat diabetes and categories of medications used to manage diabetes Differentiate between hyper/hypoglycemia and explain treatment for each Differentiate between diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketonic syndrome Explain treatment of hyperosmolar hyperglycemia nonketonic syndrome and diabetic ketoacidosis

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