A Nurse Assesses a Client with a Brain Tumor

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client with a brain tumor.Which newly identified assessment findings should alert the nurse to urgently communicate with the health care provider? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Glasgow Coma Scale score of 8
• B) Decerebrate posturing
• C) Reactive pupils
• D) Uninhibited speech
• E) Diminished cognition

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Definitions:

Identity Fusion

A profound feeling of oneness with a group and a perception that one’s personal identity and group identity are essentially the same. It is a strong motivator of collective action.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those from different groups.

Power Distance

A term used in cultural studies and sociology to describe the extent to which less powerful members of institutions and organizations within a country expect and accept that power is distributed unequally.

Oneness

A psychological concept referring to a deep sense of connection or unity with others, often leading to heightened empathy and altruism.