After a Patient with a Pituitary Adenoma Has Had a Hypophysectomy,the

question 10

Multiple Choice

After a patient with a pituitary adenoma has had a hypophysectomy,the nurse will teach about the need for

• A)sodium restriction to prevent fluid retention.
• B)insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels.
• C)oral corticosteroids to replace endogenous cortisol.
• D)chemotherapy to prevent malignant tumor recurrence.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Specialized cells in the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Temporal Circuits

Neural pathways and networks in the brain that are involved in the processing of temporal information, including timing and sequence recognition.

Presynaptic Neurons

Neurons that release neurotransmitters from their axon terminals to initiate a signal in the next neuron.

CNS

Stands for Central Nervous System, comprising the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out nerve signals.