A patient has memory loss of events that occurred before a head injury.What cognitive disorder does the nurse suspect the patient is experiencing?
A) Selective memory deficit
B) Anterograde amnesia
C) Retrograde amnesia
D) Executive memory deficit

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Retrograde amnesia is the loss of pre-existing memories to conscious recollection, typically due to a head injury.

A Patient Has Memory Loss of Events That Occurred Before