Which area of the cerebral cortex has most likely been affected in a person who has developed speech problems as a result of a head injury?
A. The occipital lobe of the cerebral cortex
B. The frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex
C. The parietal lobe of the cerebral cortex
D. The temporal lobe of the cerebral cortex
Answer: B
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A client who has sickle-cell disease comes to the emergency room with fever, severe pain, and swollen and immobile joints. The nurse should recognize that the client's symptoms result from:
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