The caregiver of a client tells the nurse, "The client has coarsening of facial features and enlarged bones in the face." On assessment of the client, the nurse finds that the client has high blood pressure and visual impairment. Which diagnostic tests does the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe? Select all that apply.

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The symptoms described suggest acromegaly, a condition often caused by a pituitary tumor leading to excessive growth hormone production. A CT scan or MRI of the head can help visualize the pituitary tumor, and blood studies of tropic hormones can assess hormone levels to confirm the diagnosis.

The Caregiver of a Client Tells the Nurse, "The Client