Which Statement by the Patient Recently Diagnosed with a Meningioma

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient recently diagnosed with a meningioma indicates understanding of the diagnosis?

• A)"This is the worst type of brain tumor, and surgery is not an option."
• B)"My tumor can be removed, but I can still have damage because of pressure in my brain."
• C)"Even after the surgery, I will need chemotherapy to decrease the spread of the tumor."
• D)"Radiation is never used on brain tumors because of possible nerve damage."

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Definitions:

Neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by the tendency to experience negative emotions, such as anxiety and depression, more frequently and intensely than others.

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