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Hypopituitarism hypopituitarism - Coggle Diagram
Hypopituitarism
Definition
Its a rare disorder
Pituitary gland fails to produce hormones
Insufficient production of hormones
Diagnostic tests
X ray
Blood test
MRI
Causes
Adenomas
Brain injury
Brain infection( meningitis)
Clinical manifestations
Loss of appetite
Slow growth
Facial puffiness
Weight loss
Fatigue
Low sex libido
Infertility
Pathophysiology
Pituitary hormone production impaired
Reduced secretory action occurs to targeted glands
Secretory cells unable to respond adequately
To reduction in targeted hormone
Actin of targeted glands remain low
Leading to deficiency in produced hormones
And reduced physiological function
Resulting to failure of body process
Nursing care plan
Diagnoses
Disturbed sensory receptors
Disturbed body image
Nursing interventions
Administer lost fluids and electrolyte
Replace lacking hormones with medication
Monitor intake and output
Ensure balance due to hormonal regulation
Administer human growth hormone as ordered
Pharmacological therapy
Oral corticosteroids
Levothyroxine
Growth hormone replacement
Ostrogen, progesterone and testosterone replacement
Diet
Potatoes
Copper
Glycine
References
https://www.mayoclinic.org
