A client is considering treatments for a malignant brain tumor. Which statement by the
client indicates a need for further instruction by the nurse?
A. "A combination of treatments might be necessary."
B. "In a craniotomy, holes are cut in the skull to access the tumor."
C. "I can go home the day of my craniotomy."
D. "The goal is to decrease tumor size and improve survival time." - ANSWER C. "I can
go home the day of my craniotomy."
The nurse knows that further instruction is needed when a client considering treatment
for malignant brain tumor says, "I can go home the day of my craniotomy." Craniotomies
are inclient procedures. The client will be admitted to critical care for monitoring after the
procedure and may be mechanically ventilated for 24-48 hours
postprocedure.Chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery are often used in conjunction with
each other to treat malignancies. For a craniotomy, several burr holes are drilled into
the skull, and a saw is used to remove a piece of bone (bone flap) to expose the tumor
area. The goals of treatment of brain tumor are to decrease tumor size, improve quality
of life, and improve survival time.
A client hospitalized for hypertension presses the call light and reports "feeling funny."
When the nurse gets to the room, the client is slurring words and has right-sided
weakness. What does the nurse do first?
A. Assesses airway, breathing, and circulation
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