To assess for functional deficits, which question will the nurse ask a patient who has been admit-ted for treatment of a benign occipital lobe tumor?
a. "Do you have difficulty in hearing?"
b. "Are you experiencing visual problems?"
c. "Are you having any trouble with your balance?"
d. "Have you developed any weakness on one side?"
ANS: B
Because the occipital lobe is responsible for visual reception, the patient with a tumor in this area is likely to have problems with vision. The other questions will be better for assessing function of the temporal lobe, cerebellum, and frontal lobe.
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