Author Question: The nurse is assessing a patient with a pituitary disorder. Which finding does the nurse assess for ... (Read 49 times)

gonzo233 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

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

Question 2

A patient is demonstrating signs of exophthalmos. What additional finding should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?

1. enlarged thyroid gland
2. dry, thick nails
3. dry skin
4. decreased reflexes

fdliggud · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Exophthalmos is a clinical manifestation associated with hyperthyroidism. Dry, thick nails; dry skin; and decreased reflexes are associated with hypothyroidism.