After being informed that their father has experienced a stroke that has affected a portion of his cerebrum, the client's family asks the nurse, "What affect will aphasia have on his life?" The nurse responds by stating:

Question

1. "The way he communicates with you will change.".
2. "You'll have to speak very loudly when you talk.".
3. "He will likely become depressed until he adjusts to the dysfunction.".
4. "Perhaps you should learn about the different options for speech therapy.".

Answer 1

"The way he communicates with you will change.".

Rationale: Aphasia is the term used to denote problems with verbal communication. The Broca's area in the cerebrum regulates verbal expression—the ability to say words. Speaking loudly is more related to a hearing problem; doing so will have little impact on the client's ability to communicate verbally. Depression may occur but it does not address the client's verbal communication issues. Speech therapy may be an option for rehabilitation but it does not provide an answer to the question asked.