A patient is being discharged after a hypophysectomy, which was performed because of a tumor that resulted in acromegaly. What is important for the nurse to include in discharge teaching?

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After a hypophysectomy, the patient will no longer be able to produce certain hormones on their own, and will need to take replacement hormones for the rest of their life. This includes thyroid hormone, corticosteroids, and sex hormones. Option A is incorrect because bromocriptine is used to treat hyperprolactinemia, not acromegaly. Option B is incorrect because after surgery soft tissue enlargement should begin to decrease. Option D is incorrect because while some visual changes may improve after surgery, it is not guaranteed and may take longer than 6 months to notice a difference.

A Patient Is Being Discharged After a Hypophysectomy, Which Was