The nurse notes that a client who returned from war is having difficulty remembering recent events and is unable to perform simple self-care tasks. Which part of the client's physiology is responsible for thesebehaviors?

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The hippocampus is responsible for memory consolidation and retrieval. Damage to this area can lead to difficulty in forming and retaining new memories. This can manifest as difficulty remembering recent events, as noted in the client's case.

The Nurse Notes That a Client Who Returned from War