Health Education

1. GROUP HEALTH EDUCATION
ON PREVENTION AND
MANAGEMENT OF
HYPOTHYRODISM
DONE BY:SNEGAN.J
2ND YEAR BSC(N)

2. INTRODUCTION (ANATOMY)

3. DEFINITION

4. CLASSIFICATION(UNDERACTIVE THYROID)
Primary and secondary hypothyrodism

5. ETIOLOGY
Iodine deficiency Atropy of thyroid gland

6. CONT...
Hashimoto's disease Amiodarone

7. CONT...
Pitutary tumour Hyperthyrodism medication

8. CLINICAL MANIFESTRATION
Increase in weight
Fatigue

9. CONT...
Constipation Loss of appetite

10. CONT...
Menorrhagia Snowring

11. DIAGNOSIS EVALATION
TSH test Thyroxine(T4) test

12. CONT...
Thyroid examination Increased TG

13. CONT...
Impared memory Slurred speech

14. COMPLICATION
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15. CONT...
Cardiac collaps Hyponatremia

16. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
Levothyroxine .Liothyronine sodium (Cytomel)

17. SURGICAL MANAGEMENT
Thyroidectomy

18. NURSING MANAGEMENT
High fiber foods Pulmonary exercises.

19. CONT...
Pulmonary exercise Maintain normal temp

20. CONT...
Releive constipation Increase their independency

21. TREATMENT
Synthetic thyroxine t4 Iodine contain nutritious food

22. QUESTIONS
1.. A clinical manifestation usually associated with hypothyroidism is:
• A. A pulse rate lower than 95 bpm but greater than 60 bpm.
B. An elevated systolic blood pressure.
C. Muscular fatigability.
D. Weight loss.
2. The principle objective of medical management is to:
• A. Irradiate the gland in an attempt to stimulate hormonal secretion.
B. Replace the missing hormone.
C. Remove the diseased gland.
D. Withhold exogenous iodine to create a negative feedback response, which will force the
gland to secrete hormones.

23. 3.Nursing comfort measures for a patient with hypothyroidism should include:
• A. Encouraging frequent periods of rest throughout the day.
B. Offering the patient additional blankets to help prevent chilling.
C. Using a cleansing lotion instead of soap for the skin.
D. All of the above.
• Answer :
• 1) c
• 2) b
• 3) d

24. Done by: Snegan.j