The nurse is caring for a client following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA).While the client is able to follow simple directions,he is experiencing difficulty communicating verbally to the nurse.What term does the nurse use to document this?

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Expressive aphasia is a language disorder that affects a person's ability to verbalize their thoughts and ideas. While the client may be able to understand what the nurse is saying and follow simple directions, they are unable to express themselves through speech.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Following a Cerebrovascular