A patient with a history of Cushing’s syndrome is being admi…
A patient with a history of Cushing’s syndrome is being admitted for acute management of multiple contusions and lacerations following a motor vehicle accident. Morning serum lab values are BUN 30 mg/dL, creatinine 1.0 mg/dL, sodium 148 mEq/L, potassium 4.8 mEq/L, chloride 108 mEq/L, and cortisol 29 mcg/dL. This patient’s TWO highest-priority nursing diagnoses are:
Read DetailsAn 8-month old infant born outside of the United States is b…
An 8-month old infant born outside of the United States is brought to the endocrine clinic with symptoms of musty body odor, seizures, and an eczema-like rash. The infant is tested for phenylketonuria (PKU) and diagnosis is positive. In planning nursing care for this infant, the nurse will anticipate:
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