Hypopituitarism - ATI templates and testing material.

Alterations in Health (Diagnosis) Pathophysiology Related to Client Problem Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Risk Factors Expected Findings Laboratory Tests Diagnostic Procedures Complications Therapeutic Procedures Interprofessional Care Nursing Care Medications Client Education Melyn Cruz Growth hormone deficiency: Recommended treatment for hypopituitarism 34 Diminished or deficient secretion of pituitary hormones (primarily GH). Accurately obtain and plot height and weight measurements on an appropriate growth chart Determine height-to-weight relationship Assess and monitor effectiveness of GH replacement Stress the importance of maintaining realistic expectations based on the child's age and abilities GH stimulation Radiologic assessment CT scan MRI Evaluation of growth curve Plasma insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and IGF binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) levels Tumor, autoimmune disorders, infections, pituitary infarction (Sheehan syndrome), or destruction of the pituitary gland (from trauma, radiation, o