The parent of a child with hypopituitarism asks why this condition occurs.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) "Infection in the brain is the most common cause."
B) "It's usually a brain tumor near the pituitary gland."
C) "There are many possible causes, and often we don't know."
D) "Usually this is due to damage to the brain from trauma."

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The cause of hypopituitarism is often unknown,but there are many possibilities.CNS tumor is the most common,accounting for 47%.Trauma accounts for about 3% of the cases of this condition.Infection is an uncommon cause (1%).

The Parent of a Child with Hypopituitarism Asks Why This