A client admitted to the hospital with a possible brain tumor has symptoms of increased thirst and hunger,despite an increase in weight,and complains of feeling cold all the time.Which region of the CNS system most likely has been affected?

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The hypothalamus is responsible for regulating thirst, hunger, and body temperature. Therefore, the symptoms of increased thirst and hunger, weight gain, and feeling cold all the time suggest the hypothalamus has been affected. A brain tumor in this region could disrupt the regulation of these functions.

A Client Admitted to the Hospital with a Possible Brain