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A nurse is conducting an assessment of a client who is suspected of having a brain tumor. Assessment reveals reports of a headache, for which the nurse gathers additional information. The nurse determines that these reports support the suspicion of a brain tumor when the client reports that the headache occurs: A) early in the morning. B) around lunchtime. C) in the middle of the afternoon. D) at bedtime.

A) early in the morning.

A female client is admitted to the medical unit for evaluation of cerebral metastasis from a primary site. When reviewing the client's history, the nurse would most likely find which site as being the primary site? A) lung B) prostate C) renal D) uterus

A) lung

A client is diagnosed with a brain tumor of the parietal lobe. Based on the tumor's location, which assessment finding would the nurse most likely note? Select all that apply. A) difficulty with reading B) problems with mathematical calculations C) impaired reasoning D) memory changes E) changing moods

A,B

A client is diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma. When assessing this client, which manifestation would the nurse expect to find? Select all that apply. A) tinnitus B) vertigo C) staggering gait D) seizures E) headache

A,B,C

A client is exhibiting late signs of increased intracranial pressure. Which finding would the nurse most likely assess? Select all that apply. A) hypertension B) bradycardia C) respiratory depression D) headache E) papilledema

A,B,C

A nurse is conducting a presentation about brain cancer for a local community group. During the presentation, one of the group members asks, "What causes brain tumors?" Which response by the nurse would be most appropriate? A) "There is scientific evidence that cigarette smoking is high on the list of causes." B) "The cause of most brain tumors is still really not known." C) "It's a known fact that using cell phones increases your risk for a tumor." D) "Exposure to residential power lines is a definite cause of brain tumors."

B) "The cause of most brain tumors is still really not known."

A nurse is reading a journal article about brain tumors and the various types that can occur. The nurse demonstrates understanding of the article by identifying which type as being classified as an intracerebral tumor? Select all that apply. A) meningioma B) schwannoma C) glioblastoma D) astrocytoma E) medulloblastoma

C,D,E