A 66-year-old woman with a recent history of headaches and agitation has been found to have a meningioma. The neurological nurse should understand that the symptoms of this woman's tumor are attributable to what pathophysiological process?
A) Invasion of brain tissue by the tumor
B) Intracerebral hemorrhage
C) Compression of brain tissue
D) Impaired cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) synthesis
C
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A 45-year-old man in the ICU is diagnosed with generalized myasthenia gravis. The physician is discussing treatment options with the patient
The nurse understands that which treatment option would likely be the most effective for this patient in the long term in terms of remission, overall survival, and clinical improvement? A) Anticholinesterase B) Plasmapheresis C) Intravenous immunoglobulin D) Thymectomy
A young adult male client of Arab descent is admitted to the medical-surgical unit for a ruptured appendix
The client's parents are at the bedside for most of the day. The nurse who is providing care notes that the client denies pain while on day shift, but request medication every four hours during the night. Which explanation for this client behavior is the most probable? 1. The night nurse had more time to spend with the client. 2. The client must be afraid or lonely at night and is trying to get attention. 3. The client may not report pain in the presence of parents based on their influence or cultural beliefs. 4. The client was asking for medication at night to facilitate sleep.
The nurse is providing care for a 9-year-old girl who is medically fragile. Which of the following is an example of the nursing role of collaboration?
A) Informing the team members of the progress of treatment B) Discussing the child's needs with a school nurse C) Advising the pulmonologist of respiratory symptoms D) Arranging for after-school attendance at a day care facility
A premenopausal client tells the nurse that she is not looking forward to menopause because it means her life is over. Which nursing diagnosis would be appropriate for the client at this time?
A) Ineffective Sexuality Pattern B) Deficient Knowledge C) Situational Low Self-Esteem D) Disturbed Body Image