V. Patients Profile:
VI. Anatomy and Physiology
VII. Pathophysiology (with Medical-Surgical Mgt.,NursingMgt.,Collaborative Mgt.) VIII. Drug Study
IX. Preventive Action Plan
X. Nursing Care Plan
I want to extend my heartfelt appreciation to my professor Dr. Robert Denopol, who was abundantly helpful in terms of offering invaluable assistance, support, guidance, precious time, and wisdom. His willingness to motivate me contributed tremendously to my research.
I offer our sincerest gratitude to patient C.D, an identified resident in Baybayon, Mabini, Bohol having thyroid problem, for her efforts and cooperation. Without her these case study would not have been completed or written.
An honorable mention goes to my family and friends for their support in completing this case study.
Above all, to God the Almighty, who have created all good things in this world, our eternal source of inspiration and saving graces, we heartily dedicate this humble contribution to the Nursing profession.
Hyperthyroidism, a term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, resulting in overproduction and thus an excess of circulating free thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) or both. Thyroid hormone is important at a cellular level, affecting nearly every type of tissue in the body. It functions as a stimulus for metabolism.
Hyperthyroidism, considered as the second most common endocrine disorder. It results from an excessive output of thyroid hormones due to abnormal stimulation of the thyroid gland by circulating immunoglobulin. This disorder affects women eight times more frequently than men and peaks between the second and fourth decades of life. It generally occurs between 20 and 40 years old and is more common in females.
Significance of the Study
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland over produces thyroid hormones which control the body’s metabolic rate. Excessive thyroid hormones speed up metabolism, affecting many body processes and organs. Left untreated, hyperthyroidism may have many serious complications which hinder the patient debilitated, & impede from doing his activities of daily living and attaining an optimum state of wellness. In this regard, it is therefore crucial indeed to do a study on the course of the disease, so as to best help in caring for individuals suffering from such condition. With the help of this study, nurses are better acquainted with the disease itself, as well as on how to manage cases of inflicted ones, in order to lessen their burden & alleviate, if not totally prevent complications from occurring.
At the end of this study, health personnel particularly the nurses will be able to have a better grasp/comprehension of the entire course of the disorder- hyperthyroidism.
1. Be able to identify causes of the disorder, and describe how it develops. 2. Be able to determine signs and symptoms associated with the disorder. 3. Be able to explain the different management (medical, surgical, nursing and collaborative) appropriate for the disorder. 4. Be able to apply the knowledge gained out of this study in actual care of patients having the said condition.
Nursing Health History
I. Biographic Data
Alias: Patient C.D
Address: Purok 1, Barangay Baybayon Mabini, Bohol
Age: 53 y.o
Birth Date: November 29,1950
Marital Status: Married
Religion: Roman Catholic
Health Care Financing and Usual source of medical care:
Phil health dependent; usually seeks medical care in public health facilities such as the Rural Health Unit of the Municipality & Gov. Celestino Galleres Memorial Hospital in...