Which conditions may cause hypopituitarism? (Select all that apply.)
a. Benign pituitary tumors
b. Diplopia
c. Anorexia nervosa
d. Hypotension
e. Shock
f. Weight gain
A, C, D, E
These four conditions can cause hypopituitarism. The other options are not causes of hypopitui-tarism.
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1. Grasp the sleeve of the dominant arm, and remove it with a gloved hand. 2. Release the neck ties of the gown and allow the gown to fall forward. 3. Untie the strings at the neck first. 4. Untie the strings at the waist first.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
How common is ALS?
What will be an ideal response?
A pediatric nurse is reviewing the chart of a new school-age patient. The chart notes the child is on a phenylalanine-free diet. What does the nurse conclude about this patient?
A. Has Canavan disease B. Has familial dysautonomia C. Has phenylketonuria (PKU) D. Has Tay-Sachs disease