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Thyroiditis thyroiditis (Nursing interventions (Auscultation of the lobes…
Thyroiditis
Definition
inflammation or fibrosis of the thyroid gland
Causes
Atrophy of the thyroid gland
Iodine deficiency or excess
Autoimmune diseases
“postpartum thyroiditis
Diagnostic procedures
Thyroid antibody tests
Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR or sed rate)
Thyroid function tests
Ultrasound
Radioactive iodine uptake (RAIU)
Symptoms
Muscle aching and stiffness in joints
Constipation
Goiter
Fluid retention
Memory loss
Pathophysiology
Follows respiratory tract viral infection
Autoimmune disorder
Autoimmune disorder presenting asymptomatic diffuse goiter
Microbial infection of the thyroid
Fibrous infiltration of the thyroid gland
Nursing interventions
Auscultation of the lobes of the thyroid gland
Assess thyroid gland for firmness or tenderness
Interior/posterior assesment of thyroid gland
Maintenance of normal breathing pattern
Improve respiratory status
Maintenance of normal body temperature
Return of normal bowel function.
Treatment
Prevention of cardiac dysfunction
Supportive therapy. Oxygen saturation levels
Pharmacologic therapy. Synthetic levothyroxine
