Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Full-length
A 10-year-old child is admitted with a brain tumor. Which assessment made by the nurse is most critical to report to the child's physician?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Difficulty recalling the day of the week suggests neurological impairment, which is critical to report in a child with a brain tumor, as it may indicate tumor progression or increased intracranial pressure.