A nurse is caring for a client who had difficulty finding the correct names for particular objects. The nurse should:
A) document the presence of anomic aphasia.
B) encourage the client to write out his or her thoughts.
C) reassure the client that this is a common consequence of aging.
D) perform assessments related to global aphasia.

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Anomic or amnesic aphasia is characterized predominantly by word-finding problems of a milder nature than expressive aphasia. Expressive aphasia (also called Broca, motor, or nonfluent aphasia) is characterized by limited speech that is slow and halting with great effort, reduced grammar, and poor articulation. Receptive aphasia (also called Wernicke, sensory, or fluent aphasia) is characterized by speech that is well articulated and has good melody and normal or slightly faster rate. The major manifestations are impaired auditory comprehension and feedback. Global aphasia results from severe and extensive damage to all language areas (Broca and Wernicke). These clients have no consistent functional skills in any language modality. Writing out ideas would not help the client recall words.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Had Difficulty