The nurse is caring for a patient who has abused alcohol for many years. On assessment, the nurse notes that the patient has alterations in movement coordination. This suggests that which area of the brain is likely damaged due to the patient's long-term
use of alcohol?
1. Hippocampus
2. Cerebellum
3. Cerebral cortex
4. Frontal lobe
Answer: 2
Explanation: Various areas of the brain, including the hippocampus, cerebellum, and cerebral cortex, are more susceptible to damage from alcohol. The patient who is experiencing alterations in movement coordination likely has damage to the cerebellum. Patients with damage to the hippocampus would likely present with impaired memory and learning. Damage to the cerebral cortex would manifest in difficulties with problem solving and decision making. The frontal lobe of the brain is not especially vulnerable to the damaging effects of alcohol.
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