Hypophysectomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Comp study - NUR 280 Galen Questions and Answers Already Passed What is a sign of thyroid storm? Tremors How should a patient be properly transferred from bed to chair? HOB up/chair parallel What is the correct technique for ambulating with a cane? Up with good, down with bad What are normal age-related changes? Eye or chest changes What is a good therapy for rheumatoid arthritis? Music therapy Where is the tragus located? A small cartilaginous flap in front of the ext...

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Practice Test 1 CCRN (Pass CCRN) / CCRN EXAM LATEST ACTUAL EXAM A patient has CSF leaking from their nose after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, what do you do? - ANSWER-It is normal to have a CSF leak for 48 hrs after surgery. Cover with a sterile "moustache" 2x2 tapes under their nose to form a barrier. If your dura is not intact that you would expect a leak, but it does increase your risk of infection A pneumothorax caused by the ventilator is what? - ANSWER-Result of barotrauma- the ve...

Which of the following procedures involves the removal of a portion of a breast? Lumpectomy During a CABG, cardiopulmonary bypass graft, which vessel is harvested and used as a pedicle graft for the bypass? Left internal mammary artery What is the most common method used for processing a specimen? Formalin A transsphenoidal hypophysectomy involves the removal of: A tumor on the pituitary gland Where is core temperature monitored during long cardiac surgeries? With a foley catheter in t...

Endocrine Disorders - NCLEXAfter a hypophysectomy for acromegaly, what should be the priority of postoperative nursing care? A. Frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity B. Parenteral administration of a growth hormone receptor antagonist C. Keeping the patient in a recumbent position for 2 days D. Patient teaching relate to lifelong ACTH and TSH hormone replacement - correct answer A. Frequent monitoring of serum and urine osmolarity A possible postoperative complication after hypo...

The nurse caring for a client scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy to remove a tumor in the pituitary gland assists in developing a plan of care for the client. The nurse suggests including which specific information in the preoperative teaching plan? - ANSWER Toothbrushing will not be permitted for at least 2 weeks following surgery. The nurse has provided diabetic teaching with the family of a client newly diagnosed with diabetes. The nurse determines that the family understands...

SAUNDERS NCLEX REVIEW EXAM WITH QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS After hypophysectomy, a client complaints of being thirsty and having to urinate frequently. The initial nursing action is to: a. Increase fluid intake b. Document the complaints c. Assess for urinary glucose d. Assess urine specific gravity - Answer-d. Assess urine specific gravity Rationale: after hypophysectomy, DI can occur temporarily because of antidiuretic hormone deficiency. This deficiency is related to surgical...

The nurse is caring for a client after hypophysectomy and notes clear nasal drainage from the client's nostril. The nurse should take which initial action? 1. lower the head of the bed 2. test drainage for glucose 3. obtain a culture of drainage 4. continue to observe - 2. test the drainage for glucose After several diagnostic tests, a client is diagnosed with diabetes insipidus. The nurse performs an assessment on the client, knowing that which symptom s most indicative of this disorder...

ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 2022/2023| ATI NCLEX PREDICTOR 180 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (90% PROBABILITY OF PASSING THE NCLEX) Nurses caring for a client whose 1 day postop following a Hypophysectomy for the removal of the pituitary tumor. Which of the following findings requires further assessment by nurse? a) Glascow scale score a 15 b) Blood drainage on initial dressing measuring 3 cm c) Report of dry mouth d) Urinary output greater than fluid intake d) Urinary output greater than...