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Nursing Assessment in the Clinical Setting; Volume 5, The Endocrine System and Hormonal Action

Margaret Agard
4.9/5 (27486 ratings)
Description:The endocrine system and hormones are essential for our body functions.This system is made up of a number of organs that are small, yet very complex.Their hormonal actions are as necessary as breathing in oxygen. This colorful , ebook - Volume 5, Nursing Assessment of the Endocrine System and Hormonal Action is suitable for the new or experienced nurse. Itis intended to simplify the endocrine system in a manner that makes learning easy and enjoyable. Nursing assessment of each endocrine gland is presented in a nurse friendly way using bold images. It must be remembered that although the information provided is current,medical information is constantly changing. Always follow your Institution'sPolicies and Procedures and MD orders.CONTENTS1. Overview of the Endocrine System2. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland - their hormonal roles3. Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland- prolactin,TSH, ( thyroid stimulating hormone) FSH ( follicle stimulating hormone )4. ADH ( antidiuretic hormone), oxytocin and its role in uterine contraction.5. Nursing assessment of the patient on Pitocin, synthetic oxytocin, side effects6. Hyperemesis gravidarum7. Transsphenoidal surgery, patient assessment8. Complications of pituitary surgery9. Nursing assessment of the patient with Diabetes Insipidus, its treatment, DDAVP10. The thyroid and parathyroid glands - thyroid hormones T3, T411. Nursing assessment of the patient with Hypothyroidism, Synthroid, Thyrolar-112. Parathyroid glands, their function13. Nursing assessment of the patient with Hypocalcemia, Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign14. Nursing assessment of the patient with Hyperthyroidism, causes and treatment15. Graves Ophthalmopathy, goiter16..The pancreas, the islets of Langerhans, the hormone Insulin17. Diabetes Mellitus, its complications and treatment 18. Blood glucose monitoring19. Nursing assessment of the patient with hypoglycemia20. Patient education of the diabetic patient21. The adrenal glands, adrenaline, aldosterone22. Nursing assessment of the patient with Addison's disease23. Estrogen and progesterone, their functions in the reproductive system, the menstrual period24.The hormone testosterone25. MenopauseWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Nursing Assessment in the Clinical Setting; Volume 5, The Endocrine System and Hormonal Action. To get started finding Nursing Assessment in the Clinical Setting; Volume 5, The Endocrine System and Hormonal Action, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Nursing Assessment in the Clinical Setting; Volume 5, The Endocrine System and Hormonal Action

Margaret Agard
4.4/5 (1290744 ratings)
Description: The endocrine system and hormones are essential for our body functions.This system is made up of a number of organs that are small, yet very complex.Their hormonal actions are as necessary as breathing in oxygen. This colorful , ebook - Volume 5, Nursing Assessment of the Endocrine System and Hormonal Action is suitable for the new or experienced nurse. Itis intended to simplify the endocrine system in a manner that makes learning easy and enjoyable. Nursing assessment of each endocrine gland is presented in a nurse friendly way using bold images. It must be remembered that although the information provided is current,medical information is constantly changing. Always follow your Institution'sPolicies and Procedures and MD orders.CONTENTS1. Overview of the Endocrine System2. The hypothalamus and the pituitary gland - their hormonal roles3. Hormones secreted by the pituitary gland- prolactin,TSH, ( thyroid stimulating hormone) FSH ( follicle stimulating hormone )4. ADH ( antidiuretic hormone), oxytocin and its role in uterine contraction.5. Nursing assessment of the patient on Pitocin, synthetic oxytocin, side effects6. Hyperemesis gravidarum7. Transsphenoidal surgery, patient assessment8. Complications of pituitary surgery9. Nursing assessment of the patient with Diabetes Insipidus, its treatment, DDAVP10. The thyroid and parathyroid glands - thyroid hormones T3, T411. Nursing assessment of the patient with Hypothyroidism, Synthroid, Thyrolar-112. Parathyroid glands, their function13. Nursing assessment of the patient with Hypocalcemia, Chvostek's sign and Trousseau's sign14. Nursing assessment of the patient with Hyperthyroidism, causes and treatment15. Graves Ophthalmopathy, goiter16..The pancreas, the islets of Langerhans, the hormone Insulin17. Diabetes Mellitus, its complications and treatment 18. Blood glucose monitoring19. Nursing assessment of the patient with hypoglycemia20. Patient education of the diabetic patient21. The adrenal glands, adrenaline, aldosterone22. Nursing assessment of the patient with Addison's disease23. Estrogen and progesterone, their functions in the reproductive system, the menstrual period24.The hormone testosterone25. MenopauseWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Nursing Assessment in the Clinical Setting; Volume 5, The Endocrine System and Hormonal Action. To get started finding Nursing Assessment in the Clinical Setting; Volume 5, The Endocrine System and Hormonal Action, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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