A patient with a metastatic tumor of the spinal cord is scheduled for removal of the tumor by a laminectomy. In planning postoperative care for the patient, what should the nurse recognize?

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A patient with a metastatic tumor of the spinal cord is scheduled for removal of the tumor by a laminectomy. In planning postoperative care for the patient, what should the nurse recognize?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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The incidence of ischemic stroke in patients with TIAs and other risk factors is reduced with the administration of which medication?

Correct Answer: C

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What drug therapy is included for acute migraine and cluster headaches that appears to alter the pathophysiologic process for these headaches?

Correct Answer: D

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Parkinson's disease can be confirmed by

Correct Answer: B

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What does the nurse know this patient will need help with?

Correct Answer: D

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