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A nurse is assessing a 10-year old child with severe sickle cell disease. The mother states the child used to love school but now "won't go and won't play with any friends." The nurse notes the child is very thin with an oddly-shaped head and has significant ptosis. Which nursing diagnosis best fits this client?
Epigenetics
The study of heritable changes in gene expression that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence, influenced by environmental factors and lifestyle choices.
Frontal Lobe
The part of the human brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, responsible for executive functions such as decision making, problem solving, control of purposeful behaviors, consciousness, and emotions.
Amygdala
A set of almond-shaped masses of neurons located deep within the brain's medial temporal lobe, involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.
Hippocampus
a region of the brain that is associated with memory, emotions, and navigation.
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