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Pituitary gland disorders, Diagnostic studies , Gonadotropin defiencies , …
Pituitary gland disorders
Hypopituitarism
Short statue caused by decrease anterior pituitary gland function.
Clinical manifestation
Walking delayed
Osteopenia
Motor milestone delayed
Decreased birth length
Growth failure
Pathophysiology
Ability to make hormones resulting in pituitary
Hormone defiencies
Anterior and posterior lobes loses it
Treatment
Replacement of lacking pituitary gland hormone
Irradiation of tumor if present
Risk factors
Pituitary tumors
Low growth hormone secretion
Impaired skeletal response to growth hormone
Diabetes mellitus
Defective growth hormone action
Hypothyroidism
Nursing care plan
Nursing diagnosis
Low self esteem related to changes in body image )
Self care deficit related to decrease in muscle strength
Impaired transmission of impulse as a result of tumor on optic nerve
Nursing intervention
Irradiation of tumor
Assist the client when needs to mobilize or bathing
Reassure patient that they will be okay after hormonal medication
Rationale
We assist patient to avoid further injuries and poor body care
We radiate tumors to improve vision of the patient.
To ensure patient comply to the medication
Diagnostic studies
X-ray should be done
Blood serum examination
CT scan should be done
Gonadotropin defiencies