Which pre-operative nursing assessment is most important for a patient with acromegaly scheduled for transsphenoidal surgery?
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Correct answer: Hyponatremia with low urine output
Acromegaly often leads to enlarged soft tissues and sleep apnea; airway assessment is critical before anesthesia and surgery.
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