Endocrine

NCLEX-PN

Endocrine

Difficulty: Medium Average Score: 91% Simulated

A client has a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy to remove a pituitary tumor. When the client returns to the nursing unit following surgery, the head of the bed is elevated 30 degrees. What is the primary purpose for placing the client in this position?

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