What common neurologic disturbances should the nurse assess for in a patient with a pituitary adenoma?
a. Coma
b. Visual disturbances
c. Confused states
d. Breathing abnormalities
ANS: B
The clinical manifestations of pituitary adenomas are visual changes including visual field im-pairments (often beginning in one eye and progressing to the other) and temporary blindness. Coma, confusion, and breathing abnormalities are not associated with pituitary adenomas.
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