A client is diagnosed with a disorder of the pituitary gland. When reviewing this client's medical history, the nurse will identify which health problems as potential results of the pituitary disorder?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. Diabetes insipidus
2. Acromegaly
3. Breast-feeding abnormalities
4. Graves disease
5. Addison disease
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale 1: The pituitary gland controls antidiuretic hormone. Disorders of this hormone can cause diabetes insipidus.
Rationale 2: The pituitary gland controls growth hormone. Disorders of this hormone can cause acromegaly.
Rationale 3: The pituitary gland controls oxytocin. Disorders of this hormone can cause delayed delivery or lack of milk ejection.
Rationale 4: The pituitary gland does not control the hormones responsible for the development of Graves disease.
Rationale 5: The pituitary gland does not control the hormones responsible for the development of Addison disease.
Global Rationale: The pituitary gland controls antidiuretic hormone. Disorders of this hormone can cause diabetes insipidus. The pituitary gland controls growth hormone. Disorders of this hormone can cause acromegaly. The pituitary gland controls oxytocin. Disorders of this hormone can cause delayed delivery or lack of milk ejection. The pituitary gland does not control the hormones responsible for the development of Graves disease. The pituitary gland does not control the hormones responsible for the development of Addison disease.
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