Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 85%
Simulated
A nurse is conducting a health history with a client who has recently had a stroke. The nurse notes the client is unable to speak, although his comprehension/ understanding is intact. Which disorder of speech is the nurse observing in this client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Expressive aphasia (Broca's aphasia) is characterized by difficulty producing speech or writing, despite intact comprehension, often due to damage to Broca's area in the left frontal lobe.