The clinic nurse is assessing a child with hypopituitarism.Hypopituitarism can lead to which disorder?
A) Gigantism
B) Hyperthyroidism
C) Cushing syndrome
D) Growth hormone deficiency

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Hypopituitarism can lead to a growth hormone deficiency.An overproduction of the anterior pituitary hormones can result in gigantism (caused by excess growth hormone production during childhood),hyperthyroidism,or hypercortisolism (Cushing syndrome).

The Clinic Nurse Is Assessing a Child with Hypopituitarism