The client is being admitted with rule-out (R/O) brain tumor. Which signs/symptoms support the diagnosis of a brain tumor?

The client is diagnosed with a frontal lobe brain tumor. Which sign/symptom would the nurse expect the client to exhibit?

The client diagnosed with lung cancer has developed metastasis to the brain. Which problem would be priority for this client?

The client diagnosed with a brain tumor was admitted to the ICU with decorticate posturing. Which indicates that the client’s condition is improving?

The client diagnosed with a brain tumor is prescribed intravenous dexamethasone (Decadron), a steroid.Which intervention should the nurse implement when administering this medication?

The male client diagnosed with a brain tumor is having a closed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in 1 hour. The client tells the radiology nurse, “I don’t like small enclosed spaces.” Which action should the nurse implement?

The client is diagnosed with a pituitary tumor and is scheduled for a transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. Which postoperative instruction is important to discuss with the client?

The male client is scheduled for gamma knife stereotactic surgery for a brain tumor. Which preoperative instruction should the nurse discuss with the client?

The client has undergone a craniotomy for a brain tumor. Which data indicate a complication of this surgery?