Major Peanut is lost in space.After his stroke,he is unable to find his way from his hospital room to the nurse's station,the visitor area,or the therapy clinic even though each destination is straight down the hall from his room.He frequently winds up in another client's room and requires assistance to return to his room.On the basis of this behavior,which area of the cortex was most likely affected by his brain injury?

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The right posterior parietal lobe is responsible for spatial orientation and navigation. Damage to this area can cause difficulties in spatial perception, resulting in difficulty finding one's way around new environments. This is consistent with Major Peanut's symptoms of getting lost and requiring assistance to return to his own room.

Major Peanut Is Lost in Space