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Nurse Linda was caring for a patient who has had stroke. The patient gazes at nurse but has difficulty in producing speech in response to the nurse's questions. The patient follows instructions without any problems. The patient is displaying symptoms of:

Nurse Linda was caring for a patient who has had stroke. The patient gazes at nurse but has difficulty in producing speech in response to the nurse's questions. The patient follows instructions without any problems. The patient is displaying symptoms of: Correct Answer Expressive aphasia

Concept:

  • Stroke -> Brain damage caused by deficient blood supply.
  • Reasons of stroke -> Ischemia or hemorrhage.
  • Depending on the area of brain affected -> Neurological manifestations can be seen.

Explanation:

  • Aphasia -> A disorder that affects the communication
  • Expressive aphasia -> Ability to comprehend speech is not hampered -> Difficulty in producing speech is observed.
  • Caused by neuronal damage in the Broca's area -> That regulates speech.
  • Treatment -> Speech therapy and language classes.

Additional Information

  • Global aphasia -> Patient can speak and understand only a few words 
  • Receptive aphasia -> Unable to deliver meaningful sentences.
  • Mixed aphasia -> Patients speak only once they are spoken to -> Inability to read and write.

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