NCLEX-PN
Endocrine Disorders NCLEX Questions
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Question 1 of 5
Twelve hours after a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy, the client keeps clearing his throat and complains of a drip in his mouth. To accurately assess this, the nurse should test the fluid for:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A post-nasal drip post-transsphenoidal hypophysectomy may indicate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, which contains glucose (sugar), unlike saliva or mucus.
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