The nurse is caring for a patient with Cushing syndrome who is scheduled for a surgical procedure to remove an adrenal cortex tumor. The nurse knows patient teaching regarding the procedure has been effective when the patient makes which statement?

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Cushing syndrome is caused by excess cortisol production, often due to a tumor in the adrenal cortex. Surgical removal of the affected adrenal gland is the most common treatment. Therefore, the correct statement would be, "The adrenal gland with the tumor will be removed." Option B is incorrect because once the tumor and affected adrenal gland are removed, the patient may no longer require adrenal hormone replacement therapy. Option C is incorrect because the transsphenoidal route is used for pituitary gland tumors, not adrenal gland tumors. Option D is incorrect because cortisol is the hormone that the patient has excess of and must be removed, not supplemented.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Cushing Syndrome