This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: A patient who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor is being cared for in the neurological intensive ... (Read 102 times)

folubunmi

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
A patient who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor is being cared for in the neurological intensive care unit (ICU) because of a sudden exacerbation of the signs and symptoms of his neoplasm.
 
  Which of the following would be indicative of increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
  A) Epistaxis
  B) Severe headache
  C) Increased jugular venous pressure (JVP)
  D) Electrocardiographi c (ECG) changes

Question 2

A 33-year-old man who is in healthy physical condition has been admitted to the emergency room with unilateral weakness and slurred speech.
 
  A computed tomography (CT) scan of the man's head reveals a hemorrhagic stroke despite the fact that the man is in good health with no history of hypertension, thromboembolism, or drug use. What type of brain tumor has the potential to cause this man's health problem?
  A) Acoustic neuroma
  B) Meningioma
  C) Pituitary adenoma
  D) Angioma



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Jevvish

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 326
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

D




folubunmi

  • Member
  • Posts: 524
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!


Missbam101

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

Did you know?

Women are two-thirds more likely than men to develop irritable bowel syndrome. This may be attributable to hormonal changes related to their menstrual cycles.

Did you know?

The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.

Did you know?

Limit intake of red meat and dairy products made with whole milk. Choose skim milk, low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Limit fried food. Use healthy oils when cooking.

Did you know?

The largest baby ever born weighed more than 23 pounds but died just 11 hours after his birth in 1879. The largest surviving baby was born in October 2009 in Sumatra, Indonesia, and weighed an astounding 19.2 pounds at birth.

Did you know?

In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library