The nurse is caring for a hospitalized client who has been diagnosed with a disorder of the hypothalamus. When developing the client's plan of care, in which area would the nurse anticipate a problem?

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Disorders of the hypothalamus produce common psychiatric symptoms such as sleep and appetite problems. The hypothalamus is not involved with bowel elimination, speech, or motor activity.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Hospitalized Client Who Has