Hypophysectomy - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Neuro Review 3 Questions with Complete Answers. The nurse is caring for the client in the ER following a head injury. The client momentarily lost consciousness at the time of the injury and then regained it. The client now has lost consciousness again. The nurse takes quick action, knowing this is compatible with: a Subdural hematoma b Epidural hematoma c Concussion d Skull fracture - CORRECT ANSWER The nurse is caring for the client in the ER following a head injury. The client moment...

Signs and symptoms of hyperthyroidism include: select all that apply (p. 865) Answer Tremors or nervousness, Atrial fibrillation, Increased appetite and weight loss, Fatigue and lethargy, (NOT Hypotension, Constipation) A male client is admitted for treatment of the syndrome of inappropriate anti-diuretic hormone (SIADH). Which nursing intervention is appropriate? (p. 860) Answer Infusing I.V. fluids rapidly as ordered {3% sodium chloride}, Restricting fluids (NOT Encouraging increased oral...

MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Pituitary adenoma antagonizes insulin. This benign tumor results in which imbalance? a. Hyperinsulinism b. Hyperglycemia c. Hypopituitarism d. Hypoglycemia ANS: B The tumor interferes with the effectiveness of insulin, resulting in hyperglycemia. PTS:1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Comprehension REF: 855, Key Points OBJ:1 (clinical) TOP: Pituitary Tumor: Effects KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation 2....

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 fluid intake A nurse in an emergency department completes an assessment on an adolescent client that has conduct disorder. The cli...

A 15-year-old child is brought to the emergency department with symptoms of hyperglycemia. Based on the fact that the child's pancreatic beta cells are being destroyed, the client would be diagnosed with what type of diabetes? - ️️Type 1 diabetes A client is admitted to the unit with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Which insulin would the nurse expect to administer intravenously? - ️️regular; the ONLY insulin that can be given intravenously A client with a history of type 1 diabetes is...

Capstone Med Surg Assessment. FINAL EXAM UPDATED FOR 2022 - 2023 2. A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has unstable angina.Which of the findings should the nurse report to the provider? Breath Sounds 3. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who has GERD.Which of the following statements by the client demonstrates an understanding of the teaching? I will limit activities that require bending at the waist. 4. A nurse at a provide office is interview...

A client is scheduled for a lumbar puncture. What nursing care should be implemented after the procedure? 1) Maintaining the client in the supine position for several hours 2) Encouraging the client to ambulate every hour for at least 6 hours 3) Keeping the client in the Trendelenburg position for at least 2 hours 4) Placing the client in the high-Fowler position immediately after the procedure Correct Answer: 1 Rational: Staying flat may help to prevent spinal fluid leakage and postprocedure h...

The preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy should include the instruction that postoperatively, the patient should: A. Avoid Sneezing B. Drink through a straw C. Cough forcefully. D. Wash mouth out with peroxide. - A. Avoid Sneezing The nurse is aware that the large flattened features of the patient with acromegaly are caused by an excess of : A. Prolactin B. Growth hormone C. Thyroid-stimulating hormone D. Adrenocorticotropic hormone - B. G...

1. A pt with suspected acromegaly is seen at the clinic. To assist in making the diagnosis, which question should the nurse ask? a. "Have you had a recent head injury?" b. "Do you have to wear larger shoes now?" c. "Is there any family history of acromegaly?" d. "Are you experiencing tremors or anxiety?" correct answer: B Rationale: Acromegaly causes an enlargement of the hands and feet. Head injury and family history are not risk factors for acromegaly. Tremors and anxiety are no...

Critical Care HESI Practice Questions - Questions, Answers and Rationales The nurse is caring for a client who presents with stroke-like symptoms. The healthcare provider reviews the client's computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan and prescribes recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) IV. Which information should the nurse obtain to determine if the client is a candidate for this treatment now? A.) What time the client's symptoms started. B.) When the client last ate a meal. C.) Th...