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torybrooks · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is instructing a client diagnosed with a brain tumor on symptoms to immediately report to her physician. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)

1. New onset of seizures
2. One-sided weakness
3. Loss of balance
4. Problems with vision
5. Inability to talk
6. Loss of appetite

Question 2

A client asks the nurse to explain symptoms that would indicate the presence of a brain tumor. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client? (Select all that apply.)

1. There are no symptoms specific to a brain tumor.
2. Dizziness is a common symptom.
3. Ringing or buzzing in the ears can occur.
4. Seizures may occur.
5. A headache that gets worse in the afternoon is specific to a brain tumor..
6. A headache is usually experienced by 50 of all people diagnosed with a brain tumor.

JaynaD87 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Brain tumor symptoms that require immediate attention include new onset of seizures, slow progressing hemiparesis, gait or balance disturbances, visual problems, hearing loss, and aphasia. Loss of appetite is not a brain tumor symptom.

Answer to Question 2

2, 3, 4, 6
Symptoms of a brain tumor include dizziness, ringing or buzzing in the ears, seizures, and a headache. The headache of a brain tumor is usually worse in the morning and not the afternoon. There are symptoms associated with a brain tumor.