Reference no: EM133482283
Assignment:
Hannah is a 46-year-old who has a history of hyperthyroidism. She presents to the ED with tachycardia, heart palpitations, diaphoresis, insomnia, increased anxiety, and unexpected weight loss without changes in dietary intake.
Lab work and ultrasound reveal a large mass on the thyroid causing a hyperthyroid crisis. This has been the third time Hannah has presented to the ED with these symptoms. It has been decided that she will have her thyroid removed.
Hannah had a successful thyroidectomy. She just arrived from the PACU to your unit after having a total thyroidectomy with parathyroidectomy for the treatment of thyroid cancer.
Tasks
1. Log into ATI and access the Therapeutic Procedure Active Learning Template
2. Complete the ATI template based on the case study information, especially addressing the following:
- Which areas of our nursing assessment should we closely monitor? What are we looking for?
- What labs/diagnostic tests do you expect to be done pre- and post-op on Hannah?
- What are the top 3 nursing diagnoses?
- Provide at least 1 nursing intervention for each nursing diagnosis.
- What are the top 5 things to teach Hannah prior to discharge?
- What potential complications should Hannah be made aware of?
Reference: Hoffman, J.J. & Sullivan, N. (2020). Davis Advantage for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Making Connections to Practice (2nd ed.). F.A. Davis.