A client has had a cerebrovascular accident affecting one brain hemisphere. According to the electronic medical record nursing care plan, the client has had damage to the Broca's area of the cerebrum
Based on this information, which aspects of speech and language can the nurse anticipate occurring when entering the client's room?
1 . Damage impairs ability to comprehend written language.
2 . Damage impairs ability to comprehend spoken language.
3 . Damage causes speech impairment.
4 . Individual is able to speak.
5 . Individual language comprehension is not affected.
A) 1, 2
B) 2, 3
C) 3, 5
D) 2, 5
C
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A left-sided stroke often causes speech and language impairment, although the physical symptoms (e.g., paralysis) will be on the right side of the body. Language comprehension (Wernicke's area)—damage impairs ability to comprehend written and spoken language, but the person can still speak. Speaking ability (Broca's area)—damage causes speech impairment, but does not affect language comprehension.
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