Which Finding in a Patient with a Spinal Cord Tumor

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which finding in a patient with a spinal cord tumor is most important for the nurse to report to the health care provider?

• A) Back pain that increases with coughing
• B) Depression about the diagnosis of a tumor
• C) Decreasing sensation and ability to move the legs
• D) Anxiety about scheduled surgery to remove the tumor

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