Cushing's Disease (intro version - Hyperpituitarism)

Question 1

Nursing Interventions

Answer 1

Help the client accept the altered body image that is irreversible

Assist family to understand what the client is experiencing

Help the client recognize that medical supervision will be required for life

Help the client understand the basis for the change in sexual functioning

Assist the client in expressing feelings

Question 2

Care for client following Hypophysectomy

Answer 2

1. Protect from stress situation
2. Protect from infection
3. Follow and maintain an established schedule for hormone replacement

Question 3

Nursing care for client undergoing Intracranial surgery

Answer 3

1. Perform neurologic assessments
2. Measure specific gravity of urine, monitor I/O, and check daily weight to identify complications of D.I.
3. Check nasal drainage for glucose to determine presence of CSF
4. Encourage deep breathing but not coughing
5. institute measures to prevent constipation

Question 4

Nursing care for client undergoing Intracranial surgery

What to do to identify complications of D.I.?

Answer 4

Measure specific gravity of urine, monitor I/O, and check daily weight

Question 5

Nursing care for client undergoing Intracranial surgery

To determine presence of CSF

Answer 5

Check nasal drainage for glucose