A Client Has Experienced a Stroke Resulting in Damage to Wernicke's

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client has experienced a stroke resulting in damage to Wernicke's area.Which clinical manifestation does the nurse monitor for?

• A) Inability to comprehend spoken words
• B) Communication with rote speech only
• C) Slurred speech
• D) Inability to make sounds

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Definitions:

Decreased Communication

A reduction in the exchange of information among parties, which can lead to misunderstandings, unresolved conflicts, or decreased cooperation.

Destructive Images

Refers to negative perceptions or beliefs that hinder communication and understanding between parties in a conflict.

Conflict

A situation or process arising from the perceived opposition of needs, values, or interests, requiring resolution.

Concessions

Concessions are compromises made by a negotiating party, typically involving some degree of self-sacrifice, to reach an agreement.