You Are Caring for a Client Diagnosed with a Pituitary

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client diagnosed with a pituitary tumor. Surgery was performed and the tumor was removed along with a portion of the pituitary gland. As the nurse, you know that your client is at increased risk for what?

• A) Electrolyte deficit
• B) Fluid volume excess
• C) Third-spacing of fluid
• D) Electrolyte excess

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