Acromegaly is a serious disease that is a result of increase in the growth hormone. This leads to enlargement of some body parts. This disease may be treated using drugs but at times surgery is needed. What else do you about this disease? Take up the quiz to find out.
Acromegaly
Cretinism
Dwarfism
Adrenogenital syndrome
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Infertility
Dry, irritated skin
Undesirable changes in appearance
An increase in height of 2 to 3 inches per year
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Hyperinsulinemia
A plasma glucose of less than 70
Decreased growth hormone levels with an oral glucose challenge test
A serum sometomedin C (insulin-like growth-factor) of more than 300
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Monitor the client’s blood sugar
Suction the mouth and pharynx every hour
Place the client in low Trendelenburg position
Encourage the client to cough
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Ensures that any clear nasal drainage is tested for glucose
Maintains the patient flat in bed to prevent cerebrospinal fluid leak
Assists the patient with toothbrushing Q4H to keep the surgical area clean
Encourages deep breathing and coughing to prevent respiratory complications
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The client with Cushing’s disease
The client with diabetes
The client with acromegaly
The client with myxedema
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