Abstract
Glioblastoma multiforme is the most common and aggressive primary brain tumor, whereby the prognosis in diagnosed patientsis infaust. Nursing care is complex, with emphasis on physical symptoms which are the most annoying for patients.
Amongst themost significant symptoms belong to a headache, fatigue, seizures and cognitive impairment. Except for these symptoms, patientsoften experience side effects of very aggressive treatment which have a negative impact on the patient lives through the wholedisease trajectory.
Regarding this, the emphasis is placed on the quality of provided nursing care. The overview article aimed todescribe the most significant annoying symptoms in patients with glioblastoma multiforme and to give its nursing management.