NCLEX-PN Practice Q 38

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The chart indicates that a client has expressive aphasia following a stroke. The nurse understands that the client will have difficulty with:

  

     A. Comprehending spoken words

     B. Recognizing and using an object correctly

     C. Speaking and writing

     D. Carrying out a purposeful motor activity

    

    

Correct Answer: C. Speaking and writing

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Option C: Expressive aphasia, also known as Broca’s aphasia can occur after a stroke where certain areas in the brain that control speech and language are affected. This type of aphasia involves difficulty in forming thoughts through speaking and writing.

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Option A: Difficulty comprehending words describes receptive aphasia.

Option B: Losing the ability to recognize objects refers to agnosia.

Option D: The inability to perform motor activity refers to apraxia.

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