After Teaching a Client with a Spinal Cord Tumor,the Nurse

question 26

Multiple Choice

After teaching a client with a spinal cord tumor,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statements by the client indicate a correct understanding of the teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "Even though turning hurts, I will remind you to turn me every 2 hours."
• B) "Radiation therapy can shrink the tumor but also can cause more problems."
• C) "Surgery will be scheduled to remove the tumor and reverse my symptoms."
• D) "I put my affairs in order because this type of cancer is almost always fatal."
• E) "My family is moving my bedroom downstairs for when I am discharged home."

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Definitions:

Proximity

The physical or symbolic closeness of objects or individuals, influencing relationships and perception.

Similarity

The state or fact of being similar; resemblance or comparability.

Continuity

The concept that certain properties remain constant over time, despite changes in the container or appearance.

Linear Perspective

Monocular depth perception cue; the tendency for parallel lines to appear to converge on each other.