In planning long-term care for a patient after a craniotomy, what must the nurse include when teaching the patient, family, and caregiver?
A. Seizure disorders may occur in weeks or months.
B. The family will be unable to cope with role reversals.
C. There are often residual changes in personality and cognition.
D. Referrals will be made to eliminate residual deficits from the damage.
Answer: C. There are often residual changes in personality and cognition.
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