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Brain tumours 2009199_Understanding-Brain-Tumors-01 (1)
Definition
A cancerous or non-cancerous mass of abnormal cells in the brain
Pathophysiology
Tumors can form anywhere and spread on the brain
As it grows it creates pressure on and changes the function of surrounding
Which causes signs and symptoms such as headaches, nausea and balance problems
Diagnostic tests
Neurological exams
Celebral angiography
Imaging tests
Biopsy
Causes
Inherited genes
Mutations
Risk factors
Exposure to radiation
Race family history
Race
Age
Chemical exposure
Clinical manifestations
Fatigue
Severe headache
Blurry vision
Loss of balance
Confusion and seizures
Nursing care plan
Nursing diagnosis
Acute pain
May be related to
Biologic injuring agents
Possibly evidence by
Verbal complains of pain
Headache in the frontal or occipital area that is worse during the morning and becomes worse with straining or if the head is dropped
Changes in vital signs
Hostile, tense behaviour
Restlessness
Nursing interventions
Assess the severity and duration of a headache; observe precipitating factors, recurrence, and progressive characteristics
Administer analgesic as prescribed
Apply a cool compress on the head for low to moderate pain
Nursing management
Monitor neurological status for any increase in intracranial pressure
Prevent complications of immobility
Appropriate care with regard to surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy
Appropriate support for both patient and family members
References
Murphy MC, et al. MR elastography of the brain and its application in neurological diseases. NeuroImage. 2019; doi:10.1016/j.neuroimage.2017.10.008.
Central nervous system cancers. National Comprehensive Cancer Network.
https://www.nccn.org/professionals/physician_gls/default.aspx
. Accessed March 25, 2021.
Tumours