The client just diagnosed with hyperpituitarism and acromegaly is scheduled for a hypophy-sectomy. Which statement made by the client indicates a need for clarification regarding this treatment?
A. "I will drink whenever I feel thirsty after surgery."
B. "I'm glad there will be no visible incision from this surgery."
C. "I hope I can go back to wearing size 8 shoes instead of size 12."
D. "I will wear slip-on shoes after surgery so I don't have to bend over."
C
Although removal of the tissue that is oversecreting hormones can relieve many symptoms of hyperpituitarism, skeletal changes and organ enlargement are not reversible.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).