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.

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