Multiple Choice
After a patient with a pituitary adenoma has had a hypophysectomy,the nurse will teach about the need for
A) sodium restriction to prevent fluid retention.
B) insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels.
C) oral corticosteroids to replace endogenous cortisol.
D) chemotherapy to prevent malignant tumor recurrence.
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