The patient is preparing discharge teaching for a patient recovering from surgery to treat hyperpituitarism.Which interdisciplinary team member should be consulted to ensure medication teaching is appropriate?

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A pharmacist is an expert in medication management and can ensure that proper medication teaching is provided to the patient. Surgeons may not have as much knowledge about medication management as they are more focused on the surgical treatment. Charge nurses may have some knowledge about medications but are not experts like pharmacists. Endocrinologists may be consulted for overall management of hyperpituitarism but medication teaching is best left to a pharmacist.

The Patient Is Preparing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Recovering