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After assessing a client, the nurse anticipates that the client has hyperpituitarism. which questions asked by the nurse helps confirm the diagnosis? select all that apply.

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The answer would be
A) "Is there any change in your vision?"
B) "Do you experience severe headaches?"
E) "Is there any change in your menstrual cycle?

Pituitary located inside the skull near the optic nerve crossing, so it could cause headaches or visual symptoms. Increased hormone production will disrupt the menstrual cycle or even cause galactorrhea.
Frequent eating related to diabetes melitus. Hyperpituitary might need more food, but not increased frequency.
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