Which statement about clients who have primary or metastatic brain tumors is TRUE?
a. Clinical manifestations differ according to the area of the lesion and rate of growth.
b. Classic manifestations include projectile vomiting and headaches.
c. Most tumors are treated by surgical intervention.
d. Most tumors respond to radiation or chemotherapy.
A
Tumors can originate in brain tissue (primary lesions), extend from structures surrounding or within the brain (meninges or pituitary gland, respectively), or originate in other body systems and metastasize to the brain. While clinical manifestations of brain tumors differ according to their location and growth rate, common signs and symptoms include altered consciousness, decreased mental functioning, headaches, seizures, and vomiting.
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