The nurse hears in a report that a client has receptive or fluent aphasia. What communication abilities can the nurse anticipate from this client?
a. The client can understand speech but is unable to translate ideas into meaningful speech.
b. The client is able to understand speech but has difficulty forming words creating muffled speech.
c. The client is unable to comprehend speech and thus does not respond verbally.
d. The client is emotionally liable and cries easily, which interferes with the ability to communicate.
ANS: C
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