A client diagnosed with major depressive disorder asks, "What part of my brain controls my emotions?" Which nursing response is appropriate?
1. "The occipital lobe governs perceptions, judging them as positive or negative."2. "The parietal lobe has been linked to depression."3. "The medulla regulates key biological and psychological activities."4. "The limbic system is largely responsible for one's emotional state."
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Rationale: The nurse should explain to the client that the limbic system is largely responsible for one's emotional state. This system if often called the "emotional brain" and is associated with feelings, sexuality, and social behavior. The occipital lobes are the area of visual reception and interpretation. Somatosensory input (touch, taste, temperature, etc.) occurs in the parietal lobes. The medulla contains vital centers that regulate heart rate and reflexes.
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