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 use to document this finding?

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Receptive aphasia affects the patient's ability to understand spoken language.D.Expressive aphasia is difficulty or inability to communicate verbally with others.A.Dysphagia is difficulty swallowing.B.A patient who is unable to communicate is not necessarily confused.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Had