Which intervention would the nurse implement when a patient's frontal lobe is affected?
a. Educating the patient on the affects of dopamine
b. Helping the patient identify reasons for crying
c. Assessing the patient for any suicidal ideations
d. Evaluating the affects of medication on motivation
ANS: C
Researchers believe that frontal lobe dysfunction is related to feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness, both of which are signs of suicidal thoughts. The remaining options are related to symptoms that are associated with the limbic system.
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