A patient with aphasia
A. is always confused.
B. can always understand, but not speak.
C. can always speak, but not understand.
D. has an inability to speak and/or understand.
Answer: D
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1. "When you have an infection, your body sends more blood to the area." 2. "Your blood vessels in that area are leaky." 3. "You don't get rid of fluid as quickly when you are sick, so you develop a fluid overload." 4. "Your fingers are small and a long way from your heart, so the lymph drainage is not as good."
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