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Myxoedema (Clinical manifestation (Decreased breathing, Lower than normal…
Myxoedema
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Nursing intervention
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Instruct the client in low calorie, low saturated fat
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Causes
an autoimmune condition, including Hashimoto’s disease
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certain medications, such as lithium or amiodarone (Pacerone)
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immune system medications, like those used in cancer treatment
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Pathophysiology
These can include glycosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate and other mucopolysaccharides.
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Myxedema describes a specific form of cutaneous and dermal edema secondary to increased deposition of connective tissue components
Nursing care plan
Deficient knowledge- verbalize correct information about hypothyroidism and taking hormone replacement
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Definition
Hypothyroidism is a hypothyroid state resulting from a hyposecretion of the thyroid hormones T4 and T3.
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