You are caring for a patient whom you suspect has had a stroke. She is having difficulty forming words resulting in slurred speech making it difficult for you to understand her. Which of the following would describe the condition of her speech?

A) Dysarthria
B) Ataxia
C) Dysphagia
D) Hypophasia


A

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