A nurse assesses clients with potential endocrine disorders. Which clients are at high risk for hypopituitarism? (Select all that apply.)
a. A 20-year-old female with benign pituitary tumors
b. A 32-year-old male with diplopia
c. A 41-year-old female with anorexia nervosa
d. A 55-year-old male with hypertension
e. A 60-year-old female who is experiencing shock
f.
A 68-year-old male who has gained weight recently
ANS: A, C, D, E
Pituitary tumors, anorexia nervosa, hypertension, and shock are all conditions that can cause hypopituitarism. Diplopia is a manifestation of hypopituitarism, and weight gain is a manifestation of Cushing's disease and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone. They are not risk factors for hypopituitarism.
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