The nurse is providing care for a patient diagnosed with a stroke resulting in language disorder. Which type of disorder does the nurse recognize if the patient raises an arm in response to the nurse's direction to stick out his tongue?

A. While chemotherapy does have side effects, this is not the primary reason for its limited use in treating brain tumors. Side effects are a consideration but not the main obstacle.

B. The blood-brain barrier is a selective permeability barrier that limits the ability of many chemotherapy drugs to pass from the bloodstream into the brain tissue. This makes it difficult for chemotherapy to effectively treat brain tumors.

C. Brain tumors can metastasize and spread to other parts of the body, so chemotherapy may still be needed, especially in cases of malignant tumors.

D. Chemotherapy is commonly used to treat cancer, including brain tumors, but the blood-brain barrier poses a significant challenge in its effectiveness.

A. It must be hard to see your mother so ill and upset is a compassionate and empathetic response that acknowledges the son's distress while validating his feelings. This approach fosters open communication and emotional support, which is important for both the patient and their family.

B. Telling the son to sit quietly with his mother may invalidate his feelings and suggests that the solution is simply to wait for the mother to calm down. It does not acknowledge his emotional distress or provide the necessary support.

C. While offering to comfort the mother is kind, this response does not address the son’s emotional needs. It is important to support the family members as well, not just the patient.

D. "Your mother's crying seems to bother you more than it does her" is dismissive of the son's feelings and could make him feel misunderstood or judged. It does not provide the necessary emotional support for the son.