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Patient's with acromegaly need constant vigilance in PACU because ANSWER✔✔ Respiratory status.. because of protruding lower jaw and enlarged tongue Hypersecretion of Growth Hormone causes this - ANSWER✔✔ Acromegaly or Giantism; usually happens before puberty Hyposecretion of Growth Hormone causes this - ANSWER✔✔ Simmonds Disease; is characterized by premature senility, weakness, emaciated, mental lethargy and wrinkled dry skin What is a major cause of diabetes insipidus - ANSWER✔✔ This condition is characterized by the output of large volume of dilute sugar free urine which is caused by lack of ADH When ADH is secreted in large quantities, vasoconstriction of the smooth muscles occurs.. this leads to - ANSWER✔✔ elevated blood pressure When blood supply to the kidneys is low - ANSWER✔✔ Juxtaglomerular cells are stimulated to release renin A disease that is a deficiency of ACTH - ANSWER✔✔ Addison Disease When hemorrhage and trauma occurs during a surgical procedure - ANSWER✔✔ ADH secretion is elevated; this situation SIADH can be induced as a result of overzealous fluid administration which can cause water intoxication Addision crisis - ANSWER✔✔ Dehydration, nausea, hypotension followed by fever. Marked flaccidity of extremities, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, azotemia, shock How does the nurse treat Addision Crisis - ANSWER✔✔ Dexamethasone 2 - 4 IV along Purchase document to see full attachment