Thyroid gland
Makes T4 and T3
Heart Rate
Use of fats and carbs
Regulate protein production
Stimulates your nervous system
Risk Factors
Family history
Female
Type 1 diabetes
Causes
Graves disease
Thyroiditis
Increased iodine
Signs & Symptoms Mnemonic
Sweating
Weight loss
Emotional liability/eyes bulge
Appetite is increased
Tachycardia
Intolerance to heat/irregular menses
Nervousness
Goiter/GI issues
Diagnosis
Thyroid panel
Thyroid scan
Radioactive iodine uptake test
Nursing Interventions
Daily weights
Monitor vitals sign and EKG
Administer meds as ordered (antithyroid, beta blockers, radioactive iodine)
Educate: Don’t stop abruptly, take at the same time, avoid iodine foods and aspirin
Monitor for thyroid storm
Surgery—thyroidectomy