Hyperthyroidism
Nursing care plan
Definition
Due to rapid stimulation of thyroid gland
Most common in females
Results from excessive secretion of thyroid hormone
Clinical manifestations
Weakness
Increased pulse
Increased appetite
Poor tolerance of heat
Fine tremor of hands
Assessment and diagnostic
That is soft and pulsating
Laboratory test show decreased serum TSH
Enlarged thyroid gland
Increase in radioactive iodine uptake
Giving cool baths
To replace lost body fluids give IV fluids
Monitor and maintain body temperature by
Teach patient about how medication is taken
Give well balanced small meals
Management
Most common medication methimazole (Tapazole)
Perform surgery to treat hyperthyroidism
Antithyroid medication given to reduce secretion of thyroid hormone
Before surgery patient is given proplythiouacil
Give radioactive iodine to destroy overactive thyroid cells
To reduce signs of hyperthyroidism