A Client Had an Anterior Pituitary Tumour Removed a Few

question 152

Multiple Choice

A client had an anterior pituitary tumour removed a few years ago and is curious if this will affect her future ability to become pregnant. What is the best response by the nurse to this client?

• A) "You shouldn't have any problems at all because you still have your ovaries and uterus."
• B) "You might have trouble getting pregnant. The hormones necessary for stimulating the ovaries are contained in the anterior pituitary."
• C) "You will have trouble getting pregnant because the anterior pituitary secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnHR), which is necessary for conception."
• D) "You shouldn't have any problems at all. The important hormones for conception are contained in the posterior pituitary."

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