After Being Informed That Their Father Has Experienced a Stroke

question 16

Multiple Choice

After being informed that their father has experienced a stroke that has affected a portion of his cerebrum, the patient's family asks the nurse, "What effect will aphasia have on his life?" How should the nurse respond?

• A) "He will likely become depressed until he adjusts to the dysfunction."
• B) "You'll have to speak very loudly when you talk."
• C) "The way he communicates with you will change."
• D) "Perhaps you should learn about the different options for speech therapy."

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