Posted: August 19th, 2017

The nurse is caring for a client with acromegaly. Following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse should

The nurse is caring for a client with acromegaly. Following a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse should:

a. Monitor the client’s blood sugar
b. Suction the mouth and pharynx every hour
c. Place the client in low Trendelenburg position
d. Encourage the client to cough