Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
The client who sustained a brain injury from an MVA is now experiencing aggression impulsivity and poor judgment. In teaching the family which area of the brain illustrated should the nurse identify as being affected?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The prefrontal cortex (Line B) modulates judgment aggression and impulsivity. Cortex (A) controls motor functions hypothalamus (C) regulates temperature/fluids and cerebellum (D) manages balance. image4.png