During rehabilitation for severe brain damage following a motor vehicle accident, a patient reports that her thought processes and ability to concentrate are impaired. Which area does the nurse suspect is damaged?
A) The thalamus
B) The limbic system
C) The prefrontal area
D) The occipital lobe

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The prefrontal area of the brain is responsible for higher cognitive functions such as thought processes, concentration, and decision-making. Damage to this area can impair these abilities.

During Rehabilitation for Severe Brain Damage Following a Motor Vehicle