Question

A nursing instructor assigns a student nurse to present a clinical conference to the student group about brain tumors in children. The nursing students prepare for the conference and include which of the following information in the presentation?

A )Surgery is not normally performed because of the risk of functional deficits occurring as a result of the surgery
B )Head shaving is no longer required before removal of the brain tumor
C )Chemotherapy is the treatment of choice
D)The most significant symptoms are headaches and vomiting

Answer 1

In a clinical conference about brain tumors in children, the nursing students should include information about surgery, head shaving, chemotherapy, and symptoms.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a clinical conference about brain tumors in children, the nursing students should include the following information in their presentation:

1. Surgery is not normally performed in all cases due to the risk of functional deficits occurring as a result of the surgery.
2. Head shaving is no longer required before the removal of the brain tumor.
3. Chemotherapy is one of the treatment options for brain tumors in children.
4. The most significant symptoms of brain tumors in children are headaches and vomiting.