A Client Had an Anterior Pituitary Tumor Removed a Few

question 2

Multiple Choice

A client had an anterior pituitary tumor removed a few years ago.She is curious to know if this will affect her 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 shouldn't have any problems at all.The important hormones for conception are contained in the posterior pituitary."
• C)"You might have trouble getting pregnant.The hormones necessary for stimulating the ovaries are contained in the anterior pituitary."
• D)"You will have trouble getting pregnant, because the anterior pituitary secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnHR), which is necessary for conception."

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Definitions:

Framing

The way information is presented or communicated, which influences how it is perceived and interpreted.

Anchoring Effect

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information (the "anchor") when making decisions.

Sunk Costs

Costs that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and should not affect future decision-making processes.

Discrimination Learning

A cognitive process where an organism learns to respond differently to various stimuli because they are associated with different outcomes.