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adrenal hyperplasia congenital-adrenal-hyperplasia (nursing care plan…
adrenal hyperplasia
pathophysiology
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enzymes may be present or defecient,completely or partially
production of cortosol,aldosterone or both is impaired
disabling synthesis of cortisol, aldosterone or both
in various forms of conginetal hyperplasia,
definition
a group of genetic disorders,each characterized by
inadequate synthesis of cortisol,aldosterone or both.
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clinical manifestations
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if foetus is female, this will result in virilisation of external genitalia
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management/treatment
also take fludrocortisone, to replace aldesterone
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adults take hydrocortisone,prednisone
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nursing care plan
assess skin colour,concentration and amount of urine
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assess for fatigue, sensory deficits,or muscle weakness
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