A Patient's Chart Indicates He Just Had Surgery to Remove

question 172

Multiple Choice

A patient's chart indicates he just had surgery to remove his hippocampus as a result of a tumor. What change do you anticipate in the patient after the operation?

• A) The patient will not be able to process colors.
• B) The patient will have problems experiencing hunger.
• C) The patient will not be able to remember new information.
• D) The patient will not be able to perform tasks such as block designs.

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