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Hypopituitarism Flashcards

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Hypofunction of anterior pituitary gland causing deficiencies in both the pituitary hormones and the hormones of the target glands

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Hypopituitarism

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Causes of hypopituitarism

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Tumors
Trauma
Autoimmunity
Stroke, surgery/ radiation of pituitary gland

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Assessment for hypopituitarism

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a. Obesity
b. Decreased CO
c. Infertility
d. Decreased Libido
e. Fatigue
f. Hypotension
g. HA
h. Blurring of Vision

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Nursing interventions for hypopituitarism

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Provide emotional support to the client and family.
Encourage the client and family to express feelings
Client may need hormone replacement for the specific deficient hormones

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