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?
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?
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 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?
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?
The nurse is caring for a client with a pituitary tumor. The nurse assesses the urine (see image) and reviews the lab results. The urine specific gravity is 1.075 and urine output is minimal. What other lab value would the nurse expect to find in this client?
The nurse is educating the family members of a client who experienced brain damage. The nurse states the client will have hearing, memory, and language comprehension deficits. Which area of the brain has been affected?
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 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?
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?
