Nursing of patients with hyperthyroidism-induced liver injury combined with type 1 diabetes complicated by Wernicke encephalopathy / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To summarize the nursing experience of a patient with hyperthyroidism-induced liver injury combined with type 1 diabetes complicated by Wernicke encephalopathy.Methods:Patients with hyperthyroidism-induced liver injury, type 1 diabetes and Wernicke encephalopathy co-existing consciousness disorders, contradiction between medication and dietary care, separation anxiety, and specificity of drugs shared by the above three diseases were given appropriate care and discharged health education and continued care.Results:After active treatment and nursing, the patient′s consciousness became clear, nausea and vomiting improved, and liver function and thyroid function indexes gradually returned to normal. The patient was treated with oral 131I and discharged without any adverse effects. Conclusions:The patient′s condition is complex and the clinical care is different from that of ordinary patient. The nurses detect the change of the condition early, adopt a personalized nursing plan for the contradiction between medication and diet of the patient, pay attention to psychological care, reduce the occurrence of complications, and ensure the smooth discharge of the patient.