The nurse is preparing a presentation for a parent group about childhood cancers, focusing on brain tumors in children. Which of the following would the nurse include as being the most common type of brain tumor?
A) Brain stem glioma
B) Medulloblastoma
C) Ependymoma
D) Astrocytoma
B
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Of all the types of brain tumors listed, a medulloblastoma is the most common type. It is invasive, is highly malignant, and grows rapidly.
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In a person with an upper motor neuron lesion such as a cerebrovascular accident, which of these physical assessment findings should the nurse expect?
a. Hyperreflexia b. Fasciculations c. Loss of muscle tone and flaccidity d. Atrophy and wasting of the muscles
The primary care provider is considering adding methotrexate to the patient's treatment regimen. A preexisting condition that would contraindicate use of this drug with this patient is:
a. Diabetes mellitus b. Cardiac arrhythmias c. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease d. Pregnancy
Which finding would the nurse expect when assessing children who have Klinefelter syndrome?
1. Increased facial hair in males 2. Small breast size in females 3. Decreased testicular size in males 4. Misshapen ears in females
During a home visit the nurse learns that an older patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus and chronic renal failure is experiencing headache, polydipsia, and lethargy. What is the most important assessment that the nurse should make at this time?
1. Measure the patient's latest urine output. 2. Assess the patient's appetite and oral intake. 3. Measure the patient's current capillary blood glucose level. 4. Determine the amount of fluid the patient has ingested over the last few hours.