When Should the Nurse Assess for the Vomiting and Headache

question 18

Multiple Choice

When should the nurse assess for the vomiting and headache that are the classic symptoms of childhood brain tumors?

• A) Morning
• B) Early afternoon
• C) As the sun goes down and darkness begins
• D) During the middle of the night

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