Question

The nurse is planning care for a client who has expressive aphasia after a left sided stroke. Which of the following statement by the client's spouse would indicate a correct understanding of the client's communication abilities and interaction needs? Select all that apply

1. My spouse's response of fine when asked how the day has been may or may not be what my spouse meant to communicate

2.I can anticipate what my spouse wants to say so I complete my spouse's sentences to make communication quicker

3.I will purchase a picture board to help my spouse express common needs, thoughts and feelings that are difficult to communicate

4.My spouse angry response when we have a conversation makes me hesitant to try further communication

5.I have arranged for my spouse to meet with a speech therapist twice each week to improve communication skills

Answer 1

Answer: Expressive aphasia,also known as Broca’s aphasia, is a type of aphasia characterized by partial loss of the ability to produce language (spoken,manual,or written)’although comprehension generally remains intact.A person with expressive aphasia will exhibit effort full speech.

Statement (5) I have arranged for my spouse to meet with a speech therapist twice each week to improve communication skills indicates the correct understanding of the clients communication skill.

The recommended treatment for expressive aphasia is usually speech and language therapy.