The goal of this course is to educate the nurses about the etiology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hypothyroidism. Nurses need to be familiar with clinical presentation of hypothyroidism so that timely diagnosis and treatment may be initiated.
Course Publication Date:
May 28, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Denise L. Gray RN, MAS, BSN, CCM |
| Course No: | UH052720 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Recognize three signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism
List one appropriate laboratory test to diagnosis hypothyroidism
Discuss one medication used in the treatment of this disorder
Describe two important aspects of patient education for the patient with hypothyroidism