The nurse is doing an initial assessment on a client t newly admitted to the unit with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The client has difficulty copying a figure that the nurse has drawn
The nurse uses this technique to assess for what type of aphasia?
A) Auditory-receptive
B) Visual-receptive
C) Expressive speaking
D) Expressive writing
Ans: B
Feedback: Difficulty copying a figure that the nurse has drawn would be considered visual-receptive aphasia. Expressive aphasia is the inability to express oneself, and is often associated with damage to the left frontal lobe area. Receptive aphasia is the inability to understand what someone else is saying, and is often associated with damage to the temporal lobe area.
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