Dx: Hypopituitarism You are caring for a 35 y/o Pacific-islander female admitted with a pituitary gland malignant tumor.

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Dx: Hypopituitarism
You are caring for a 35 y/o Pacific-islander female admitted
with a pituitary gland malignant tumor. On day 2 of admission, the
patient has her pituitary gland removed. The patient is discharged
with medications for Synthroid 50mcg PO daily, desmopressin 0.1mg
PO BID, Fludrocortisone 0.1mg daily, and Hydrocortisone 5mg BID.
The patient has a knowledge deficiency of the diagnosis and the
treatment plan prescribed by the Endocrinologist. The patient is
requesting for you to write out what happened to her and why she
has to take all of the medications.
Assignment: Write out how you would explain the diagnosis, why
she has been prescribed the medications, and when to call the
Endocrinologist if she has problems.