A client thought to have a problem with the pituitary gland is given a stimulation test using insulin.A short time later,blood analysis reveals elevated levels of growth hormone (GH)and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).Which is the nurse's interpretation of this finding?

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Some tests for pituitary function involve administering agents that are known to stimulate the secretion of specific pituitary hormones and then measuring the response.Such tests are termed stimulation tests.For example,the presence of insulin in those with normal pituitary function causes increased release of GH and ACTH.The stimulation test for GH or ACTH assessment involves injecting the client with regular insulin (0.05 to 1 U/kg of body weight)and checking circulating levels of GH and ACTH.

A Client Thought to Have a Problem with the Pituitary