The parent of a child with hypopituitarism asks why this condition occurs. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
"Infection in the brain is the most common cause."
B.
"It's usually a brain tumor near the pituitary gland."
C.
"There are many possible causes, and often we don't know."
D.
"Usually this is due to damage to the brain from trauma."
ANS: C
The cause of hypopituitarism is often unknown, but there are many possibilities. CNS tumor is the most common, accounting for 47%. Trauma accounts for about 3% of the cases of this condition. Infection is an uncommon cause (1%).
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