Although a Patient Appears to Have Recovered from a Head

question 11

Multiple Choice

Although a patient appears to have recovered from a head injury resulting from an auto accident 3 months ago, the family reports changes in the patient's personality and behavior.The nurse should explain that these changes are probably associated with injury to which structure?

• A) Pons
• B) Parietal lobe
• C) Prefrontal area
• D) Caudate nucleus

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