A patient presents with breast discharge, dysmenorrhea, and excessive excitability.Tests reveal that all pituitary hormones are elevated.What does the nurse suspect as the most likely cause for these assessment findings?

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A pituitary adenoma is a tumor in the pituitary gland that can cause overproduction of pituitary hormones, leading to symptoms such as breast discharge, menstrual irregularities, and changes in mood or behavior.

A Patient Presents with Breast Discharge, Dysmenorrhea, and Excessive Excitability