An 8-year-old child has been diagnosed with a brain tumor.Based on knowledge of childhood cancers,which intervention does the nurse plan to implement when the child is admitted to the hospital?

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Brain tumors in children 1 to 10 years of age are usually infratentorial and involve the brainstem and cerebellum.Manifestations of brainstem tumors result from involvement of the cranial nerves and include hemiparesis,spastic gait,and frequent stumbling and falling.The nurse implements safety precautions for this child.The other precautions may or may not be needed depending on the child's specific condition,treatment,and side effects of treatment.

An 8-Year-Old Child Has Been Diagnosed with a Brain Tumor