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HudsonKB16

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on: Jun 28, 2018
A child is 2 hours postoperative after a resection of a brain tumor. Which assessment by the nurse takes priority?
 
  A.
  Blood pressure
  B.
  Intake and output
  C.
  Neurological exam
  D.
  Temperature

Question 2

An 8-year-old child has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Based on knowledge of childhood cancers, which intervention does the nurse plan to implement when the child is admitted to the hospital?
 
  A.
  Aspiration precautions
  B.
  Protective isolation
  C.
  Safety precautions
  D.
  Seizure precautions


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fdliggud

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
All actions are appropriate for a child postoperatively. However, the answer that is most specific to this child's procedure is the neurological exam.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Brain tumors in children 1 to 10 years of age are usually infratentorial and involve the brainstem and cerebellum. Manifestations of brainstem tumors result from involvement of the cranial nerves and include hemiparesis, spastic gait, and frequent stumbling and falling. The nurse implements safety precautions for this child. The other precautions may or may not be needed depending on the child's specific condition, treatment, and side effects of treatment.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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