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ap345

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Question 1

A patient is recovering from transphenoidal surgery for partial resection of a pituitary adenoma. Which action should the nurse counsel the patient to avoid performing?
◦ Drinking more than 2 liters of fluid a day
◦ Deep breathing
◦ Sitting up in bed higher than 30 degrees
◦ Blowing the nose or sneezing

Question 2

A patient is diagnosed with a Grade II astrocytoma. What does the nurse realize is this patient's prognosis?
◦ The prognosis is poor because the tumor cells are irregularly shaped.
◦ The prognosis is good because the tumor is well defined.
◦ The prognosis is excellent.
◦ The prognosis is good as long as the tumor is treated soon.
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Reply #1 on: Jun 2, 2019
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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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