In a patient diagnosed with a frontal lobe tumor, what should the nurse identify as being an appropriate expected outcome? See the accompanying box for the manifestations of a frontal lobe tumor
1. uses alternative techniques for communication
2. can fully verbalize plans for rehabilitation
3. regains ability to comprehend verbal and written language
4. expresses understanding that aphasia is permanent
Correct Answer: 1
Patients with frontal lobe tumors often suffer from expressive aphasia. Alternative techniques for communication may be necessary. Expressive aphasia is a motor speech problem in which one can understand what is being said but can respond verbally only in short phrases. Based upon the location of the tumor, regaining the ability to comprehend written and verbal language is unrealistic. Aphasia is not necessarily permanent.
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