Discharge planning for a postoperative hypophysectomy patient would be focused on:
1. finding a support group.
2. nutritional maintenance.
3. education on self-care.
4. self-image improvement.
3
Educate the patient about the responsibility for his or her own care, such as knowledge of medications, activities, and knowing when to call the physician.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 961, PTP
OBJ: 4 TOP: Discharge Planning Following Hypophysectomy
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Planning
MSC: NCLEX: Safe, Effective Care Environment
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