A Patient with a Non-ACTH-Producing Adrenal Cortex Tumor Is Scheduled

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient with a non-ACTH-producing adrenal cortex tumor is scheduled for a surgical procedure to remove the tumor. Which statement by the patient indicates that teaching about the procedure has been effective?

• A) "The adrenal gland with the tumor will be removed."
• B) "I will need to take adrenal hormones for the rest of my life."
• C) "The tumor will be removed by the transsphenoidal route."
• D) "I will receive IV cortisol in preparation for the surgery."

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