A nurse is educating a client and family about the neurologic system as it relates to the stroke that the client had. Which is a function of a neuron that the nurse needs to include in the client's teaching?
A) Connects the cerebral hemispheres
B) Responsible for movement and coordination
C) Responsible for long-term memory
D) Conducts messages within the neurologic system
D
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The nurse should inform the client that the function of a neuron is to conduct messages within the neurological system. The cerebellum, which is the second largest part of the brain, is responsible for movement and coordination. The hippocampus functions in learning and long-term memory. The brain stem connects the cerebral hemispheres with the spinal cord.
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