The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty understanding the written and spoken word. Which type of aphasia will the nurse report to the oncoming shift?

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Sensory or receptive aphasia is the inability to understand written or spoken language. A patient is able to express words but is unable to understand questions or comments of others. Expressive aphasia, a motor type of aphasia, is the inability to name common objects or express simple ideas in words or writing. Global aphasia is the inability to understand language or communicate orally.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Is Having