The nurse is providing care to a patient who exhibits poor eye-hand coordination and is diagnosed with dyslexia. Which lobe of the brain is most likely the cause of these symptoms?
Frontal lobe
Parietal lobe
Occipital lobe
Temporal lobe
Parietal lobe
The parietal lobe of the brain is responsible for visual-spatial perceptions. Dysfunction in this lobe can lead to poor eye-hand coordination and dyslexia. The frontal lobe is responsible for executive function and personality. The occipital lobe is primarily responsible for vision and visual memory. The temporal lobes, located just above the ears, process auditory and olfactory senses.
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