Hypothyroidism - 4 Nursing Diagnosis and Interventions

Nursing Care Plan for Hypothyroidism

Nursing Diagnosis : Disturbed Sensory Perception (specify: visual) r/t the transmission of sensory impulses as a result of ophthalmopathy.

Purpose : Patients did not experience a decrease in visual acuity worse and there is no trauma / injury to the eye.

Intervention :
1. Instruct the patient when sleeping with head elevation position.
R/ : To reduce trauma to the eye.
2. Wet the eye with sterile water.
R/ : To provide comfort to the eye.

3. If the patient can not close their eyes tightly while sleeping , use a non- allergic plaster.
R/ : Make it easy for the patient to sleep.
4. Give steroid medications as ordered. In severe cases, doctors usually prescribe medications such as steroids to reduce edema and diuretics.
R/ : Reduce edema and fluid.



Nursing Diagnosis : Decreased cardiac output r / t changes in stroke volume.

Purpose : to remain cardiovascular function optimally characterized by blood pressure, and heart rhythm within normal limits.

Intervention :
1. Monitor blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm every 2 hours.
R/ : To indicate the likelihood of cardiac hemodynamic disturbances such as hypotension, decreased urine output , and mental status changes.
2. Instruct the patient to notify the nurse immediately if the patient experiences chest pain.
R/ : Because in patients with hypothyroidism can develop chronic arteriosclerosis.
3. Collaboration of drugs.
R/ : To reduce the symptoms.
4. Teach the patient and family how to use drugs and the signs to look out for in case of hyperthyroidism due to excessive use of drugs.
R/ : To identify drug reaction that is given to the patient.



Nursing Diagnosis : Imbalance nutrition less than body requirements r / t anorexia.

Purpose : Nutrition can be met, with the following criteria: weight gain, good skin texture.

Intervention :
1. Encourage increased fluid intake.
R/ : To increase the intake of fluids in the body of the patient.
2. Give foods rich in fiber.
R/ : To ensure adequate intake of nutrients in the body.
3. Teach the patient, about the kinds of foods that contain lots of water.
R/ : In order for the patient to know about what foods are good to eat.
4. Collaboration with a nutritionist.
R/ : For a given proper nutrition.



Nursing Diagnosis : Activity Intolerance r / t generalized weakness.

Purpose : Patients can rest.

Intervention :
1. Set the time interval between rest and activity to improve exercise that can be tolerated.
R/ : To improve resting and exercise that can be tolerated.
2. Help the patient self-care activities when the patient is in a state of fatigue.
R/ : To prevent decubitus sores.
3. Give stimulation through conversation and activities that do not cause stress.
R/ : Aiming to avoid any stress.
4. Monitor the patient's response to increased activity.
R/ : To determine the development of the activity in patients.