Question Answered step-by-step Mechanisms of Endocrine Control A patient is seen in a community… Mechanisms of Endocrine Control A patient is seen in a community clinic and is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease). The physician orders a thyroid panel and the following results are returned to the clinic. TSH low, T3 high, T4 high. The patient complains of heat intolerance, diarrhea, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. 1. If you consider how the hypothalamic pituitary regulation of endocrine function, can you explain why in this patient although the thyroid gland is producing too much hormone the TSH level is low? 2. Is the above control an example of positive or negative feedback?  A 35-year-old woman is admitted to the community clinic with a complaint of increased warmth, palpitations, and weight loss. She has noted these symptoms for the past 2 months. She has lost 5 pounds over the past 3 weeks even though she has been hungry and eating frequently. She states she is healthy and takes no medications.On the nursing assessment, the following physical findings were noted: BP 130/60, P 110, R 22Skin: moist and softHEENT: slight protrusion of both eyesHeart: rate 110, regular, without murmur or gallopLungs: clear to auscultationEXT: fine tremors noted in both hands  1. Reviewing the clinical manifestations above, is the patient displaying signs and symptoms of hyper or hypothyroidism. Explain the rationale for your answer. 2. How can you explain the increased sensation of palpitations and increased heart rate in this patient? How does it relate to the sympathetic nervous system response? 3. When the nurse noted the protrusion of both eyes above, what complication of thyroid disease is most likely? What is the underlying pathophysiology of this condition?    Health Science Science Nursing NUR MISC Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)

Question Answered step-by-step Mechanisms of Endocrine Control A patient is seen in a community… Mechanisms of Endocrine Control A patient is seen in a community clinic and is diagnosed with hyperthyroidism (Graves disease). The physician orders a thyroid panel and the following results are returned to the clinic. TSH low, T3 high, T4 high. The patient complains of heat intolerance, diarrhea, anxiety, and difficulty sleeping. 1. If you consider how the hypothalamic pituitary regulation of endocrine function, can you explain why in this patient although the thyroid gland is producing too much hormone the TSH level is low? 2. Is the above control an example of positive or negative feedback?  A 35-year-old woman is admitted to the community clinic with a complaint of increased warmth, palpitations, and weight loss. She has noted these symptoms for the past 2 months. She has lost 5 pounds over the past 3 weeks even though she has been hungry and eating frequently. She states she is healthy and takes no medications.On the nursing assessment, the following physical findings were noted: BP 130/60, P 110, R 22Skin: moist and softHEENT: slight protrusion of both eyesHeart: rate 110, regular, without murmur or gallopLungs: clear to auscultationEXT: fine tremors noted in both hands  1. Reviewing the clinical manifestations above, is the patient displaying signs and symptoms of hyper or hypothyroidism. Explain the rationale for your answer. 2. How can you explain the increased sensation of palpitations and increased heart rate in this patient? How does it relate to the sympathetic nervous system response? 3. When the nurse noted the protrusion of both eyes above, what complication of thyroid disease is most likely? What is the underlying pathophysiology of this condition?    Health Science Science Nursing NUR MISC Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)