In Assessing a Patient with a Tumor in the Pons

question 18

Multiple Choice

In assessing a patient with a tumor in the pons, the nurse expects to find which abnormalities due to pressure on cranial nerves?

• A) Dilated pupils and ptosis
• B) Facial asymmetry and impaired hearing
• C) Difficulty swallowing
• D) Impaired gag reflex

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Definitions:

Continuous Carbon Chain

Organic chemistry term for a series of carbon atoms connected by single or multiple bonds without branching or forming rings.

Ethylpentane

A chemical compound that is a type of hydrocarbon, specifically an alkane with the chemical formula C7H16.

Methylhexane

A type of hydrocarbon with a branched-chain structure, used in organic chemistry and industrial applications.

Propylbutane

A hydrocarbon with the formula C7H16, representing one of the various structural isomers of heptane.