title: Primary hyperparathyroidism and the role of the nurse.
abstract: Primary hyperparathyroidism is a common endocrine disorder that results in elevated levels of parathyroid hormone and subsequent hypercalcaemia. Nurses have an important role in the support, education and care of the older person undergoing surgical or conservative treatment. Knowledge of pathophysiology is essential to ensure complications of hyperparathyroidism are identified promptly and managed appropriately alongside existing healthcare needs.
authors.affiliation: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Nottingham.
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D015502:Absorptiometry, Photon; D019386:Alendronate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015519:Bone Density; D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D049950:Hyperparathyroidism, Primary / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D024802:Nurse's Role; D016105:Parathyroidectomy
chemical_list: D050071:Bone Density Conservation Agents; D019386:Alendronate
keywords: endocrine disorders; hypercalcaemia; hyperparathyroidism; older people; parathyroid hormone