NURS 621 DF Instructions: Hyperthyroidism Master of Science in Nursing concentration Family Nurse Practitioner BOOK NAME https://ambassadored.vitalsource.com/#/user/signin READ: Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children. 7th Edition. o Chapter 22 Alterations of Hormonal Regulation pp. 718-721, 724-731, 734-752, 753-758 o Chapter 24 Alterations of the Female Reproductive System pp.802-821, 823-836, 843-847 o Chapter 25 Alterations of the Male Reproductive System pp. 885-915 World Health Organization (2018). Influenza (Links to an external site.). WATCH: – Endocrine System: Glands and Hormones https://youtu.be/eWHH9je2zG4 – Endocrine System Hormone Cascades https://youtu.be/SCV_m91mN-Q Do not use quotations in this discussion. Paraphrase your sources. Topic Six months ago, your 42 year old female patient was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and received appropriate treatment. Her most recent thyroid tests revealed she is now hypothyroid. DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions: 1) Describe the pathophysiology of hyperthyroidism. 2) Explain the signs/symptoms you would expect this patient to manifest and correlate them with the pathophysiology you described. 3) Provide details of the tests done to confirm the diagnosis of hyperthyroidism. 4) Discuss the treatment she would receive for hyperthyroidism. 5) Describe why she is now hypothyroid. 6) Compare the signs/symptoms she would manifest with hypothyroidism with those she displayed for hyperthyroidism. Support with 2 scholarly peer reviewed journal articles. References must be PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS, LESS than 5 YEARS OLD, and from the UNITED STATES. (Your text book may be used as a source but does NOT count toward the 2 required references). Your discussion post should be no less than 250 words and no more than 300-words. References do not count in the word count but citations do. APA formatting applies and includes the following A) In text citations in APA format B) Reference list in APA format (include doi) Please send me PDF copies of the peer reviewed resources that you use. I would like to read nursing journal articles to learn from them. Thank you! Grading Criteria: Content 1. Post addresses all of the required prompt elements in the discussion. Analysis 1. The analysis of the topic includes breadth and depth, is aligned to the unit topic, relates to the course content and personal analysis is supported by well aligned references and examples. Collaboration 1. Collaborates with fellow learners at the required level relating the discussion to relevant course concepts and extending the conversation by asking open-ended questions to move conversation forward. Also answers questions asked on the post by instructor and peers. Writing 1. Posts in this discussion are well written and well organized demonstrating excellence in scholarly writing. Mechanics (spelling and punctuation) and grammar are excellent. APA Style Initial post 1. Follows APA format. (See the assignment instructions for details.) 2. Citations and references are correct according to the APA manual. 3. No spelling or grammar errors noted. 4. No quotations in the initial post.
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