A Client Is Going Home After an Endoscopic Transnasal Hypophysectomy

question 6

Multiple Choice

A client is going home after an endoscopic transnasal hypophysectomy.Which statement by the client indicates an adequate understanding of discharge instructions?

• A) "I will wear dark glasses whenever I am outdoors."
• B) "I will keep food on upper shelves so I do not have to bend over."
• C) "I will wash the incision line every day with peroxide and redress it immediately."
• D) "I will remember to cough and deep breathe every 2 hours while I am awake."

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Definitions:

Flatus

Gas generated in the stomach or intestines that can be expelled through the rectum.

Ileum

The third and final part of the small intestine, which plays a critical role in absorbing nutrients and water.

Stoma

A surgically created opening on the surface of the body that connects an internal organ to the external environment.

Colostomy

A surgical procedure that creates an opening (stoma) from the colon to the abdominal surface to allow for the diversion of fecal matter.