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A Man Who Was Found Wandering in a Park at 2

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A man who was found wandering in a park at 2 AM has been brought to the emergency department for an examination; he said he fell and hit his head.During the examination,the nurse asks him to use his index finger to touch the nurse's finger,then his own nose,then the nurse's finger again (which has been moved to a different location) .The patient is clumsy,unable to follow the instructions,and overshoots the mark,missing the finger.The nurse should suspect which of the following?


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Secondary Reserves

Liquid assets held by financial institutions as a backup to primary reserves, used to meet unforeseen demands.

Government Securities

Financial instruments issued by a government to finance its fiscal deficit, including bonds, bills, and notes, which are considered low-risk investments.

Required Reserve Deposits

The portion of depositors' balances that banks must have on hand as cash or on deposit with the central bank, as stipulated by the reserve requirement regulations.

Federal Reserve Board

The governing body of the Federal Reserve System, responsible for overseeing U.S. monetary policy and regulating banks.

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