A client who has had a right-sided stroke is being very aggressive toward the caregiver. The nurse would suspect CNS pathology in which of the following lobes of the brain?

A) Parietal
B) Frontal
C) Temporal
D) Occipital


Ans: B
Pathology in the frontal lobe causes lack of attention, loss of emotional control, rage, or violent behavior. Damage to the parietal lobe causes neglect or inattention to left half of space. Temporal lobe pathology causes inability to store or retrieve information. Occipital lobe damage causes visual disturbances such as agnosia.

Nursing

You might also like to view...

If you are feeling ill, you should stay home from classes and clinical in order to protect clients and classmates

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Nursing

Upon entering a patient's room, the nurse notes that the patient is unresponsive. The nurse takes control and begins to direct other members of the health care team during this crisis. This style of leadership is:

a. autocratic. b. democratic. c. laissez-faire. d. bureaucratic.

Nursing

Chart audits have revealed significant omissions of data that could have legal and funding guidelines ramifications

As the unit manager, you meet with the staff to discuss audit findings and to find approaches that will address the gaps in charting and achieve desired goals. This is an example of: a. Leadership. b. Management. c. Decision making. d. Vision.

Nursing

Which is the most appropriate question to ask when interviewing an adolescent to encourage conversation?

a. "Are you in school?" b. "Are you doing well in school?" c. "How is school going for you?" d. "How do your parents feel about your grades?"

Nursing