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The nurse is caring for an adult who had a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy earlier today. The client is now on the surgical unit after an uneventful stay in the postanesthesia care unit. How should the nurse position the client?

ExplanationA transsphenoidal hypophysectomy is the removal of the pituitary gland. Access is through an incision in the gum line going through the sphenoid sinuses into the brain. The client’s head should be elevated 20 to 30 degrees. This client needs care for a person who has had a craniotomy. Slight head elevation will help to prevent an increase in intracranial pressure.