CHAPTER

Endocrine

and Metabolic

Conditions

9

Learning Objectives

At the end of the chapter, the student will be able to

1 Understand the importance of early treatment of congenital hypothyroidism.

2 Identify the symptoms of Cushing syndrome.

3 Know the interventions for diabetes mellitus.

4 Explain the treatment for galactosemia.

5 Care for a patient who is diagnosed with Graves disease.

6 Assess a patient who has maple syrup urine disease.

7 Teach families about phenylketonuria.