A client with a brain tumor has been admitted for Gamma knife treatment. What preparation for the treatment should the nurse give the client?
A) The procedure is painful.
B) Each of the treatment lasts from 2 to 4 hours.
C) The treatments are very noisy and ear plugs must be worn.
D) The client is sedated and sleeps through the treatment.

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Gamma knife treatment sessions can last from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the complexity of the case. This treatment is a form of radiosurgery used to treat brain tumors and other brain disorders with highly focused radiation beams. It is not typically described as painful, does not require the patient to be sedated or asleep, and is not notably noisy compared to other medical procedures that might require ear protection.

A Client with a Brain Tumor Has Been Admitted for Gamma