The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty understanding written and spoken word? The nurse suspects the patient has _____ aphasia
a. Expressive
b. Receptive
c. Broca's
d. Wernicke's
ANS: B
Receptive aphasia occurs when patients have difficulty understanding spoken and written word. Expressive aphasia is seen when the patient has difficulty speaking or writing words. Broca and Wernicke refer to areas of the brain where language is processed.
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