A Client Diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder Asks,"What Part of My

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Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks,"What part of my brain controls my emotions?" Which nursing response is best?

• A)"The occipital lobe judges perceptions as positive or negative."
• B)"The parietal lobe has been linked to depression."
• C)"The medulla regulates key biological and psychological activities."
• D)"The limbic system is largely responsible for one's emotional state."

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