These data are obtained by the RN who is assessing a client who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy yesterday. What information has the most immediate implications for the client's care?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Headache and stiff neck post-hypophysectomy suggest meningitis or CSF leak, needing urgent action.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hormones are classified as peptides (protein-based) or steroids (lipid-based) based on their chemical structure.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Releasing and inhibiting hormones from the hypothalamus target the anterior pituitary to regulate its hormone secretion.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Growth hormone promotes fat breakdown and inhibits glucose uptake, not glucose metabolism.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The adrenal gland's cortex secretes cortisol (glucocorticoid) and aldosterone (mineralocorticoid).