NCLEX-RN Practice Test

A nurse creates a care plan for a client diagnosed with a cerebellar brain tumor. The correct nursing diagnosis for this client is “Client at risk for injury related to

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  1. impaired balance.”
  2. decreased visual acuity.”
  3. decreased level of consciousness.”
  4. impaired ability to make decisions.”
Number 1 is correct.
Rationale: A tumor in the cerebellum may affect the client’s coordination, balance, and motor control. An occipital lobe tumor might cause vision disturbances. A temporal lobe tumor might cause problems with decreased levels of consciousness or impaired decision-making.
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