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."