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melina_rosy · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

A nurse is assessing a child with a known history of untreated hyperpituitarism. The nurse would anticipate:

1. Enlarged hands and feet.
2. A small nose and forehead.
3. A report of headaches.
4. Signs of precocious puberty.

Question 2

When performing a physical assessment on a developmentally appropriate 5 year old, which measurements should be obtained?

1. Height and weight
2. Height, weight, and abdominal girth
3. Height, weight, and head circumference
4. Height, weight, head circumference, and abdominal girth

Anna · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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1. These are common signs of untreated hyperpituitarism.
2. There is an overgrowth of bones, so the nose and forehead may be enlarged.
3. This is usually not a reported sign of issues in hyperpituitarism.
4. This only occurs if a tumor is present.

Answer to Question 2

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1. Height and weight measurements are appropriate to obtain when assessing a developmentally appropriate 5 year old.
2. Abdominal girth will not indicate proper developmental ability.
3. Head circumference is not measured after 2 years of age.
4. The head circumference and abdominal girth are not measured.