A client has had a left-sided stroke causing damage to the Broca's area of the cerebrum. Which aspects of speech and language can the nurse anticipate being affected?
A) Ability to comprehend written language.
B) Ability to comprehend spoken language.
C) Ability to speak clearly.
D) Ability to write clearly

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Broca's area is primarily associated with speech production. Damage to this area typically results in difficulty in speaking clearly, known as Broca's aphasia, where individuals may understand speech but struggle to articulate words.

A Client Has Had a Left-Sided Stroke Causing Damage to the Broca's