The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a brain tumor on symptoms to immediately report to ...

The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a brain tumor on symptoms to immediately report to her physician. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. New onset of seizures
  2. One-sided weakness
  3. Loss of balance
  4. Problems with vision
  5. Inability to talk
  6. Loss of appetite

Question 2

A client asks the nurse to explain symptoms that would indicate the presence of a brain tumor. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. There are no symptoms specific to a brain tumor.
  2. Dizziness is a common symptom.
  3. Ringing or buzzing in the ears can occur.
  4. Seizures may occur.
  5. A headache that gets worse in the afternoon is specific to a brain tumor..
  6. A headache is usually experienced by 50 of all people diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Question 3

The nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client recovering from a traumatic brain injury. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Return to a full schedule of work as soon as possible.
  2. Acquire medical clearance prior to returning to work that uses heavy equipment.
  3. Avoid the use of helmets.
  4. Limit the amount of alcoholic beverages.
  5. Avoid all illicit drug use.
  6. Eat a well-balanced diet.

Question 4

The nurse, planning care for a client recovering from a traumatic brain injury, is including interventions to prevent sympathetic storming. Which of the following should be included in this client's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Medicate for pain prior to conducting a painful procedure.
  2. Elevated blood pressure indicates a sympathetic storm is ending.
  3. Continue suctioning until the client's heart rate is greater than 100 beats per minute.
  4. Cardiac arrhythmias indicate a drop in intracranial pressure.
  5. Provide beta-blockers as prescribed with symptoms of sympathetic storm.
  6. If symptoms of sympathetic storm do not appear within 24 hours, the client will not develop this health problem.

Question 5

A client, being tested for a stroke, is not a candidate for tPA. Which of the following would be contraindicated for the use of tPA? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Minor ischemic stroke within 30 days
  2. Glucose level 120 mg/dL
  3. Blood pressure 190/120 mmHg
  4. Lumbar puncture 2 days ago
  5. Stroke onset 5 hours ago
  6. INR 1.0

Question 6

A client diagnosed with a brain tumor is going to receive chemotherapy. The nurse realizes that which of the following medications would most likely be prescribed for this client's treatment?
 
  1. Carmustine
  2. Digoxin
  3. Aminophylline
  4. Acetaminophen