Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Before undergoing a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the client asks the nurse how the surgeon will close the incision made in the dura. The nurse should respond based on the knowledge that:
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A fascial patch is commonly used to repair the dura during transsphenoidal hypophysectomy to prevent CSF leaks.