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Which potential pituitary complication should the nurse assess for in the client diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: TBI can damage the pituitary, causing SIADH (
C), leading to fluid retention and hyponatremia. DM2 (
A) is unrelated, seizures (
B) are neurological, and Cushing’s (
D) is less common post-TBI.

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