Question

question 7 of 10
a client with acromegaly has been given the option of a surgical approach or a medical approach. the client decides to have a surgical procedure to remove the pituitary gland. what does the nurse understand this surgical procedure is called?

• hypophysectomy
• hysteroscopy
• thyroidectomy
• ablation

Explanation:

To determine the correct surgical procedure for removing the pituitary gland, we analyze each option:

• Hypophysectomy: Hypophysis is another term for the pituitary gland. So, hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the pituitary gland, which matches the client's procedure.
• Hysteroscopy: This is a procedure involving the uterus (hystero - related to the uterus), not the pituitary gland.
• Thyroidectomy: This is the removal of the thyroid gland, not the pituitary gland.
• Ablation: Generally refers to the removal or destruction of tissue, but it is not the specific term for pituitary gland removal.

Answer:

A. Hypophysectomy