A female client has a decrease in all pituitary hormones. Which assessment question by the nurse elicits the best information?
a. "Do you have any biological children?"
b. "Do you have a decreased sex drive?"
c. "Have you noticed increased facial hair?"
d. "Are you more intolerant of heat?"
A
Hypofunction of all anterior pituitary hormones is often caused by postpartum hemorrhage of the anterior pituitary gland. This usually occurs immediately after delivery but may be delayed for several years. Asking the client if she has children of her own would let the nurse know of this possibility. The other questions are assessments for specific hormone dysfunction.
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