Follwing a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the nurse should assess the client for: 1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. 2. Fluctuating blood glucose levels. 3. Cushing’s syndrome. 4. Cardiac arrthymias....

1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.

2. Fluctuating blood glucose levels.

3. Cushing’s syndrome.

4. Cardiac arrthymias.

To help minimize the risk of postoperative respiratory complications after a hypophysectomy, during preoperative teaching, the nurse should instruct the client how to:

1. Use blow bottles.

2. Turn in bed.

3. Take deep breaths.

4. Cough.