A nurse is caring for a client receiving vasopressin for diabetes inspidus after pituitary tumor resection. Which of the following does NOT demonstrate that this medication is achieving its desired effect?
A client has been diagnosed with a cancer of the brain and despite several attempts at treatment, has not been responding to therapy. Which of the following statements accurately describes hospice? Select all that apply.
A client with a brain tumor has set up an advance directive and has selected her son as her durable power of attorney. Upon admission to the hospital, the client tells the nurse, “I do not want my son to make decisions for me anymore, I want to change my directive.” Which response from the nurse is accurate?
Which of the following drugs is an example of an antitumor antibiotic that may be given to a client with cancer?
The nurse receives report on a client with damage to the part of the brain called Broca’s area. The nurse knows this client will likely be having problems with which of the following?
The nurse is educating the family members of a client who has experienced brain damage. The nurse states the client will have attention, sensation, and body awareness deficits. Which area of the brain has been affected?
The nurse is educating the family members of a client who has experienced brain damage. The nurse states the client will have movement, personality, and speech control deficits. Which area of the brain has been affected?
A 4-year-old child has been diagnosed with non-communicating hydrocephalus as a result of a brain tumor. Based on the nurse’s knowledge of this condition, the nurse should tell the parents to look for symptoms of which of the following?
A nurse has started the shift on the neurological unit and has been assigned three clients. A: A 78-year-old with Alzheimer’s disease who is confused and sitting with a family member. B: A 56-year-old with a brain tumor who is undergoing Gamma knife therapy in 30 minutes. C: A 70-year-old with acoustic neuroma who just received a new dose of scopolamine. In which order should the nurse see these clients according to priority?
The nurse receives report on a client with a tumor in the occipital lobe. Upon assessing the client, the nurse would expect changes to which of the following?
