Question

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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?

• thyroidectomy
• hypophysectomy
• ablation
• hysteroscopy

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Thyroidectomy: Removes the thyroid gland, not the pituitary. Eliminate.
• Hypophysectomy: Surgical removal of the pituitary gland (hypophysis). Matches the scenario.
• Ablation: Destruction of tissue, not specific to pituitary removal. Eliminate.
• Hysteroscopy: Examines the uterus, unrelated to pituitary. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. Hypophysectomy