The nurse is assessing the client for signs and symptoms of brain dysfunction. If the limbic system function is disrupted, you expect the client to have difficulty with:

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The limbic system is responsible for regulating emotional responses such as fear, pleasure, and anger. If this system is disrupted, the client may have difficulty with emotional regulation and exhibit mood swings, anxiety, or depression. They may have trouble processing emotional information and responding appropriately to emotional stimuli. Auditory hallucinations are more closely associated with dysfunction in the auditory cortex or certain neural pathways, while disruptions to vital life functions such as breathing and heart rate are typically associated with dysfunction in the brainstem. Consciousness is governed by several different areas of the brain and disruption to any of those areas can impact the level of consciousness. Overall, disruption to the limbic system would have the most significant impact on emotional functioning.

The Nurse Is Assessing the Client for Signs and Symptoms