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A Patient with Severe Nerve Pain from Spinal Cord Compression

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A patient with severe nerve pain from spinal cord compression is considering surgery to sever the nerves in order to relieve the pain. Which of the following should the nurse encourage the patient to consider prior to having this surgery?


Definitions:

Androgens

A group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity; present in both males and females.

Ovaries

The female reproductive organs responsible for producing eggs (ova) and sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone.

Pituitary Gland

is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, often termed the "master gland" because it controls the activities of other endocrine glands, influencing growth, metabolism, and reproductive functions.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to feed young offspring.

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