Mrs. Hogan just had a stroke and is manifesting receptive aphasia. Clients with receptive aphasia:
I.Have difficulty expressing or transmitting thoughts.
II.Have trouble understanding what is said or read.
III. May not know how to use a fork, toilet, cup, TV, phone, or other items.
IV. Think one thing but say another.
Explanation
Answer: C - Receptive aphasia relates to difficulty receiving information. The person has trouble understanding what is said or read. People and common objects are not recognized. The person may not know how to use a fork, toilet, cup, TV, phone, or other items. Choice A pertains to expressive aphasia. The other choices refer to expressive-receptive aphasia; meaning the client has the two types of aphasia.
