A client is admitted for evaluation of a cerebral tumor. Which clinical manifestations does the nurse assess this client for?
a. Hemiplegia
b. Aphasia
c. Hearing loss
d. Behavior changes
e. Nystagmus
A, B, D
If the tumor affects the cerebral hemispheres, hemiplegia, aphasia, and behavioral changes are common. Hearing loss and nystagmus are found with brainstem lesions.
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1. curative. 2. educational. 3. restorative. 4. preventive.
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A) Abdominal distention, elevated temperature, weakness before eating B) Constipation, rectal bleeding following bowel movements C) Persistent loose stools, chills, hiccups after eating D) Weakness, diaphoresis, diarrhea 90 minutes after eating
The nurse can "empower" a client in adjusting to the changes associated with the chronic effects of non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus by
a. explaining that concerns about vision changes are premature at this point. b. explaining the pathophysiology of the disease. c. informing the client about the different types of insulin. d. teaching the client how to minimize complications.
A technique of learning difficult concepts that tends to develop one's right and left brain is:
A. Role-playing B. Memorizing facts using flash cards C. Mind-mapping D. Rewriting the terms involved with the concept repeatedly