A client is recovering from a cerebral bleed which is placing ...

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A client is recovering from a cerebral bleed which is placing pressure on the hypothalamus. Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in this client?
 
  1. Variations in body temperature
  2. Blindness
  3. Alteration in speech
  4. Uncoordinated body movements

Question 2

A client is recovering from an injury to the frontal lobe of the brain. The nurse realizes that which of the following will be affected by this injury?
 
  1. Higher intellectual functioning
  2. Visual perception
  3. Coordination
  4. Respiratory rate

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Answer to Question 1

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The hypothalamus regulates temperature of the body. Pressure from a cerebral bleed on the hypothalamus could cause variations in the client's body temperature. Pressure to the hypothalamus will not cause blindness, alterations in speech, or uncoordinated body movements.

Answer to Question 2

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The major function of the frontal lobe of the cerebral hemisphere is high-level cognitive activity. This is what will be affected in the client with an injury to the frontal lobe. Visual perception occurs in the occipital lobe. Coordination occurs from the cerebellum. Respiratory rate is controlled by the brainstem.