A client with a brain tumor is using profane language and abusive verbal behavior. The nurse expects this behavior because the location of the tumor is most likely in which lobe?
1. Frontal
2. Temporal
3. Parietal
4. Occipital
Answer: 1
1. Frontal lobe tumors often cause loss of emotional control, confusion, and personality changes.
2. Frontal lobe tumors often cause loss of emotional control, confusion, and personality changes.
3. Frontal lobe tumors often cause loss of emotional control, confusion, and personality changes.
4. Frontal lobe tumors often cause loss of emotional control, confusion, and personality changes.
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