A 39-Year-Old Patient Is Being Evaluated for a Possible Spinal

question 30

Multiple Choice

A 39-year-old patient is being evaluated for a possible spinal cord tumor.Which finding by the nurse requires the most immediate action?

• A) The patient has new onset weakness of both legs.
• B) The patient complains of chronic severe back pain.
• C) The patient starts to cry and says, "I feel hopeless."
• D) The patient expresses anxiety about having surgery.

---

Definitions:

Patent

A government-granted exclusive right to an inventor, allowing them to exclude others from making, using, selling, or importing an invention for a certain period of time.

Musical Compositions

Works of music, including both the musical notes and lyrics, protected by copyright law.

Plaintiff-Nurse

is not a standard term but could refer to a nurse who has filed a legal action or lawsuit, often in the context of employment or professional disputes.

Protective Gear

Equipment designed to safeguard the wearer from physical harm or injury, often used in hazardous work environments or sports.