The nurse is caring for a patient who has had a stroke (brain attack). The patient is unable to understand what the nurse is saying and appears frustrated. What term should the nurse document to describe this finding?

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Receptive aphasia is a type of aphasia in which the patient has difficulty understanding language, and therefore may appear frustrated when trying to communicate since they cannot comprehend what is being said. Dysphagia refers to difficulty swallowing, expressive aphasia refers to difficulty speaking or expressing language, and confusion refers to a state of disorientation or inability to think clearly.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had