The nurse is caring for a client with a brain tumor. The client has an altered level of consciousness and is experiencing bradycardia, bradypnea, and a widening pulse pressure. Which of the following interventions are appropriate for this client? Select all that apply.

A nurse in the intensive care unit receives report from the ED on a new admission. The client has a brain tumor and has recently started having seizures. Which of the following items will the nurse ensure are available while preparing for this admission? Select all that apply.

A 40-year-old client with a benign brain tumor is preparing to undergo treatment with a gamma knife. The client tells the nurse, “That sounds scary. I’m really nervous about having someone cut into my brain!” Which response from the nurse is most appropriate?

A client who has been treated for a pituitary tumor is getting ready to be discharged to home. The nurse that has been caring for him reviews the discharge and home care orders. Which action from the nurse best demonstrates continuity of care for this client?

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.

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?

The nurse is caring for a client who requires antidiuretic hormone replacement. The nurse understands that replacement of this hormone is necessary if there is trauma to which of the following?

The nurse is educating the family members of a client with brain damage about how it will effect the client. The nurse states the client will have vision and perception deficits. Which area of the brain has been affected?

The nurse is caring for a client with a brain tumor which is beginning to cause increased intracranial pressure. Which of the following medications is contraindicated?

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 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?

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?