An overview of normal thyroid function is presented to facilitate the understanding of the pathophysiology of two life-threatening thyroid disorders: thyroid storm and myxedema coma. Signs and symptoms, medical management, nursing diagnoses and interventions, and expected patient outcomes are discussed, as is the important role of the nurse as an integral member of the management team
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©1992 American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
1992
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