An elderly client has been diagnosed with a pituitary tumor that cannot be entirely surgically removed. The nurse would: Select all that apply
1. Provide clear instructions on the medications and side effects.
2. Refer the client to the local support group for pituitary tumors.
3. Refer the client to the hospital chaplain.
4. Provide emotional support for the concerns of the client.
5. Ask the family if the client has advance directives.
1. Provide clear instructions on the medications and side effects.
2. Refer the client to the local support group for pituitary tumors.
3. Refer the client to the hospital chaplain.
4. Provide emotional support for the concerns of the client.
Rationale: Provide clear instructions on the medications and side effects. Medication will have to be used when a pituitary tumor cannot be entirely removed. Older patients will need simple but clear instructions on medications that they will be receiving along with the potential side effects. Refer the client to the local support group for pituitary tumors. Referring the client to a support group is appropriate for this condition. Refer the client to the hospital chaplain. The client may need emotional/religious support. Provide emotional support for the concerns of the client. The nurse should provide emotional support to the client. Ask the family if the client has advance directives. The nurse should ask the client rather than the family about advance directives. This is something that should be asked when the client is admitted to the hospital, not after the client has been informed of his condition.
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