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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

The purpose of this learning activity is to provide information related to care of the patient undergoing transsphenoidal resection of a pituitary tumor.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Discuss the pathophysiology of pituitary tumors.
  2. Describe potential complications of transsphenoidal resection of pituitary tumors.
  3. Identify implications for postoperative nursing care of the patient following transsphenoidal pituitary tumor resection.

Disclosures

The authors and planners declare no conflict of interest.

Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Planner
Test Code: JNN0313
Published: April 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Wen Yuan
Categories: Diabetes & Endocrine , Medical-Surgical , Neurological
Specialties: Surgery
Topics: Malignancies , Pituitary Disorders