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pituitary tumors (assessment and common findings (Recent unexplained…
pituitary tumors
assessment and common findings
Recent unexplained weight loss/ gain
Increased thirst
Smell of aceton on breath
Increased urination
Tiredness
Sleep disturbance
signs and symptoms
headaches
vision problems
unexplained tiredness
mood changes
irritability
changes in menstrual cycle in women
risk factors
Sedentary life- lack of activity
Environmental factors- stress from surgery
Knwn trauma, emotional or occupational stress
Drugs eg corticosteroids
Age- increasing age
pathophysiology
some arise as generic syndromes
also sporadic
tumor formation is elusive
nursing care
Administer pituitary hormones as prescribed
Monitor fluid
General nursing care
management
surgical management
pituitary surgery
pharmacological management
Luyols iodine
Radioactive iodine
Propylthioracil
causes
causes are unknown