A client has sustained a cerebral injury that is applying pressure to the corpus callosum. The nurse realizes that which of the following might occur with this client?

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The corpus callosum is a structure that connects the left and right hemispheres of the brain. If there is pressure on it, there can be a miscommunication between the two sides of the brain, leading to difficulty with coordination, processing, and other functions that require both hemispheres to work together. Temporary blindness, inability to talk, and inability to walk are not necessarily associated with pressure on the corpus callosum.

A Client Has Sustained a Cerebral Injury That Is Applying