A patient with Cushing's syndrome as a result of a pituitary tumor has been admitted to your unit for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. What would be important for the nurse to monitor before, during, and after surgery?
A) Blood glucose
B) Assessment of urine for blood
C) Weight gain
D) Exposure to others with infection
Ans: A
Feedback: Before, during, and after surgery, blood glucose monitoring and assessment of stools for blood are carried out to monitor for these complications. You would not assess for weight gain or exposure to infection.
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