You Are Caring for a Client with an Inoperable Brain

question 3

Multiple Choice

You are caring for a client with an inoperable brain tumor. What is a major threat to this client?

• A) Increased ICP
• B) Decreased ICP
• C) Hypervolemia
• D) Hypovolemia

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Definitions:

Newborns

Infants in the first few weeks of life, experiencing rapid physical and neurological development.

Reflexes

Automatic, involuntary responses to specific stimuli, designed to protect the body and maintain homeostasis without conscious effort.

Nipple

A small projection of skin on the breast through which, in females, milk is delivered to a mother’s young.

Food

Substances consumed to provide nutritional support for the body, primarily consisting of plant, animal, or fungal origin.