The client has had a stroke, resulting in damage in Wernicke's area. How will this injury compromise the client's ability to communicate?
A. The client will be unable to comprehend spoken or written words.
B. The client will be able to communicate in rote speech only.
C. The client's speech will be slurred.
D. The client will experience profound hemiplegia and paresthesia.
A
The client with damage to Wernicke's area cannot understand spoken or written words. If the client speaks, the language is meaningless, with the client using made-up words.
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