A nurse is assessing a child with a known history of untreated hyperpituitarism. The nurse would anticipate:
1. Enlarged hands and feet.
2. A small nose and forehead.
3. A report of headaches.
4. Signs of precocious puberty.
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1. These are common signs of untreated hyperpituitarism.
2. There is an overgrowth of bones, so the nose and forehead may be enlarged.
3. This is usually not a reported sign of issues in hyperpituitarism.
4. This only occurs if a tumor is present.
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