A female client has a neurological deficit involving the limbic system. Specific to this type of deficit, the nurse would document which of the following information related to the clients behavior

Affect is flat, with periods of emotional lability

The limbic system is responsible for feelings (affect) and emotions. Calculation ability and knowledge of current events relates to function of the frontal lobe. The cerebral hemispheres, with specific regional functions, control orientation. Recall of recent events is controlled by the hippocampus.