NEUROLOGY
HEMIPARESIS
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Related to visual field deficits
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Related to psychomotor seizures
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Related to impaired balance
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Related to difficulty swallowing
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Detailed explanation-1: -Nursing Interventions and Rationales Antiepileptic drugs increase the seizure threshold. Chemotherapy and/or radiation may be given to shrink the tumor. Corticosteroids are given to decrease inflammation around the tumor. Antiemetics are given to decrease nausea and prevent vomiting if possible.
Detailed explanation-2: -Patients with brain tumors may experience acute pain due to the compression of sensitive structures, increased pressure within the skull, and the invasion of nerve pathways. The severity and location of the pain may vary depending on the size, location, and type of the tumor.
Detailed explanation-3: -The best known environmental risk factor for brain tumors is radiation exposure, most often from radiation therapy to treat some other condition.
Detailed explanation-4: -Headaches. Seizures. Nausea. Muscle weakness. Vision problems. Bowel and bladder problems.