Welcome to Module 8

Endocrine System Function and Data Collection
Nursing Care of Patients with Disorders of the Endocrine System
Quiz # 3

Module Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this module, you will be able to:

Recall the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system.(CO 1a)
Define the concept of hormonal regulation. (CO 1a)
Describe the effects of aging on endocrine system function.(CO 1a )
List data to collect when caring for a patient with an endocrine system disorder.(CO 1b)
Identify pre and post procedure care for patients having diagnostic tests for endocrine system disorders. (CO 1 c,e, f, 2,b)
Plan nursing care for patients undergoing testing for an endocrine disorder. (CO 1c e, f,2a,b)
Explain the pathophysiology of selected endocrine disorders. (CO 1a)
Describe the etiology, signs/symptoms and therapeutic measures for selected endocrine disorders. (CO 1a,b)
Identify data to collect and plan nursing care for patients with selected endocrine disorders. (CO 1b,c,f,2a,b,3a,b)

(CO =Course Outcome. This demonstrates the alignment from the module outcome to the course outcome)

Concepts: Hormonal Regulation, Fluid & Electrolyte Balance, Nutrition

To Do

Please read/watch all of the module learning materials (readings, presentations, videos, etc.) and complete all assignments/assessments listed below. If you have questions, please contact the course instructor or ask in the Questions About This Course forum.

Readings and Presentations:

Chapter 38 (Williams & Hopper) pages 723-737-review A & P of thyroid, adrenals, pancreas, anterior pituitary (TSH, ACTH), hypothalamus)
Aging of endocrine system
data collection
diagnostic tests: Thyroid scan
Labs to focus on: Thyroid (T3, T4, TSH), Adrenal (Cortisol), Pancreas (FBS, GTT, HbA1c)* must know FBS & HbA1c values, thyroid & adrenal only whether increased or decreased
Chapter 39 (Williams & Hopper) pages 745-754 (hypo/hyperthyroidism, thyroidectomy), Pages 756-761 (Addison Disease, Cushing's Syndrome)

For the above disorders: pathophysiology, etiology, signs/symptoms, complications, therapeutic interventions, medications, & nursing process

Before Class:

Upload Chapter 38 and 39 (Audio Case Study Only) Study Guides

During Class:

Instructor presentation of concept/exemplars
Class discussion and activity: Cue Recognition 38.1 (page 729), Critical Thinking: Mrs. Hackworth (page 733) Cue Recognition 39.1 (page 746), 39.2 (page 748), 39.3 (page 752), Critical Thinking: Mrs. Maino (page 748) Clinical Judgement: Judy Freberg: (page762)
Quiz # 3

After Class (2.5.26) for Class 2.10.26)

Review for Midterm Exam

Assignments/Assessments:

Complete the following assignments by the date and time indicated on each assignment page.

Midterm Exam 2/10

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