A client is diagnosed with a brain tumor of the parietal lobe. Based on the tumors location, which assessment finding would the nurse most likely note? Select all that apply.

HEMIPARESIS

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A client is diagnosed with a brain tumor of the parietal lobe. Based on the tumor’s location, which assessment finding would the nurse most likely note? Select all that apply.

A	difficulty with reading
B	problems with mathematical calculations
C	impaired reasoning
D	memory changes
E	changing moods

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Parietal lobe tumors may cause: impaired speech; problems writing, drawing or naming; lack of recognition; spatial disorders and eye-hand coordination. Occipital lobe tumors may cause: vision loss in one or both eyes, visual field cuts; blurred vision, illusions, hallucinations.

Detailed explanation-2: -Astrocytomas are the most common glioma, accounting for about half of all primary brain and spinal cord tumors. Astrocytomas develop from star-shaped glial cells called astrocytes, part of the supportive tissue of the brain. They may occur in many parts of the brain, but most commonly in the cerebrum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Parietal Lobe A brain tumor in this location can cause incoordination and the appearance of weakness, right-left confusion, difficulty with mathematics or a loss of sensation in part of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Numbness or weakness in one side of the body. Difficulty with spatial awareness and judging distances. Loss of coordination including hand-eye coordination. Trouble speaking, understanding words, reading, or writing.

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