The nurse is assessing a patient with a pituitary disorder. Which finding does the nurse assess for in this patient?
1. enlargement of the hands and feet
2. thin, soft hair
3. excessive growth of facial hair
4. purple striae over the trunk
Correct Answer: 1
In a patient experiencing a pituitary disorder such as acromegaly, enlargement of the hands and feet may be observed. Thin, soft hair occurs in hyperthyroidism; hirsutism and purple striae are associated with Cushing disease, an adrenal disorder.
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