The nurse educator is discussing neoplasms with a group of recent graduates. The educator explains that the effects of neoplasms are caused by the compression and infiltration of normal tissue
The physiologic changes that result can cause what pathophysiologic events? Select all that apply.
A) Intracranial hemorrhage
B) Infection of cerebrospinal fluid
C) Increased ICP
D) Focal neurologic signs
E) Altered pituitary function
Ans: C, D, E
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The effects of neoplasms are caused by the compression and infiltration of tissue. A variety of physiologic changes result, causing any or all of the following pathophysiologic events: increased ICP and cerebral edema, seizure activity and focal neurologic signs, hydrocephalus, and altered pituitary function.
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