The nurse is providing discharge education to a client who h…
The nurse is providing discharge education to a client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy for removal for a pituitary adenoma. The nurse instructs the client it is important to avoid coughing, bending over at the waist, and constipation in order to:
Read DetailsA client has developed Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiureti…
A client has developed Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH) secondary to a pituitary tumor. The client’s symptoms include thirst, weight gain, and fatigue. The client’s serum sodium is 129. What physician order should the nurse anticipate for the initial treatment of SIADH?
Read DetailsA client is admitted to the hospital in an adrenal (Addisoni…
A client is admitted to the hospital in an adrenal (Addisonian) crisis. Which client statement supports a nursing diagnosis of ineffective self-health management related to lack of knowledge about management of Addison’s disease?
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