What complication can the nurse expect to see manifested in a client with compression of the pituitary gland by a brain tumor?
A. SIADH
B. Syncope
C. Diabetes mellitus
D. Pulmonary edema
A
Compression of the pituitary gland can lead to the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hor-mone (SIADH) from the increased intracranial pressure.
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a. hydrate the patient during the infusion and for 2 hours after the infusion. b. increase the patient's intake of foods rich in vitamin C. c. monitor urinary output every 30 minutes. d. provide a low-protein diet for 1 day before and 2 days after the acyclovir infusion.
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a. DNA b. RNA c. Cyclic AMP d. ATP
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