A patient’s chart notes receptive aphasia. What does the healthcare professional understand about this patient’s abilities related to speech?
a. Speak in made up words.
b. Produce verbal speech, but not comprehend language.
c. Comprehend speech, but not verbally respond.
d. Neither respond verbally nor comprehend speech
Ans: b. Produce verbal speech, but not comprehend language.
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A. Autocratic leadership. B. Differentiated practice. C. Case management. D. Nursing care delivery systems.
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Nightingale proposed nursing as
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