A Patient's Pons Has Been Affected by a Rapidly Growing

question 14

Multiple Choice

A patient's pons has been affected by a rapidly growing tumor. Of the choices listed below, which is the most likely result?

• A) loss of the normal breathing rhythm
• B) hearing loss
• C) inability to understand speech
• D) inability to regulate blood pressure
• E) inability to experience emotions

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