For a Client Who Had a Transsphenoidal Resection of a Pituitary

question 18

Multiple Choice

For a client who had a transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor, the nurse plans to

• A) assess the "mustache" dressing for drainage.
• B) do minimal mouth care for the first 2 days.
• C) encourage the use of straws when drinking.
• D) provide heated mist and humidified oxygen.