Several metabolic disorders are frequently encountered in nursing practice:
- Diabetes Mellitus: A chronic condition characterized by impaired insulin production or action, leading to elevated blood glucose levels. - Hyperthyroidism: An excess production of thyroid hormones, causing increased metabolism and symptoms like weight loss, nervousness, and palpitations. - Hypothyroidism: A deficiency in thyroid hormone production, leading to reduced metabolism and symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, and depression. - Metabolic Syndrome: A cluster of conditions including increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol levels, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
