A Client Is Admitted for Evaluation of a Cerebral Tumor

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client is admitted for evaluation of a cerebral tumor.Which clinical manifestations does the nurse assess this client for?

• A) Hemiplegia
• B) Aphasia
• C) Hearing loss
• D) Behavior changes
• E) Nystagmus

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Definitions:

SCN

Stands for the Suprachiasmatic Nucleus, a small region in the brain that regulates the circadian rhythms, including sleep-wake cycles.

Pineal Gland

A small endocrine gland in the vertebrate brain that produces the hormone melatonin, involved in regulating sleep patterns.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness cycles.

Hypnagogic Sensations

Experiences occurring at the onset of sleep, often involving visual, auditory, or tactile hallucinations.