In acute interveions where the hypoparathyroidism has caused sever hypocalcemia, the nurse may need to teach the patient about actions that they can do to help relieve some of the symptoms as well as what interventions will be preformed to treat their hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. Things that the patient needs to be aware of are things like...
Rebreathing, like breathing into a paper bag, to alleviate some acute neuromuscular symptoms
The necessity of IV administration of calcium gluconate if indicated
Nutrition, such as what foods are high in calcium such as dairy products
Patients that are placed on medications to manage chronic hypoparathyroidism need education regarding the new treatement they will be prescribed from the doctor as well as signs and symptoms of any complications that migh arise from the treatment. They will also need education about the frequency of follow-up appointments and lab draws that need to occur 3-4 times a year.
Hypoparathyroidism
Family & Patient Teaching
In acute interveions where the hypoparathyroidism has caused sever hypocalcemia, the nurse may need to teach the patient about actions that they can do to help relieve some of the symptoms as well as what interventions will be preformed to treat their hypocalcemia and hypoparathyroidism. Things that the patient needs to be aware of are things like...
Patients that are placed on medications to manage chronic hypoparathyroidism need education regarding the new treatement they will be prescribed from the doctor as well as signs and symptoms of any complications that migh arise from the treatment. They will also need education about the frequency of follow-up appointments and lab draws that need to occur 3-4 times a year.