A Patient Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor Is Reluctant to Agree

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient diagnosed with a brain tumor is reluctant to agree to a surgical excision of the lesion. How can the nurse best address the patient's concerns?

• A) Notifying the neurosurgeon of the patient's concerns
• B) Assuring the patient that the procedure is necessary
• C) Providing detailed written information on the benefits of the proposed procedure
• D) Asking the patient to be more specific about the concerns

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Definitions:

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