Question 18

Question 18
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Question 18
A 75-year-old woman with a left cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is now unable to speak. You document which term to indicate this deficit?

Option A
anoxia

Option B
aphasia

Option C
dysphasia

Option D
dyslexia

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The correct term to indicate the inability to speak following a stroke is Option B: aphasia. Aphasia refers to a disorder that affects communication, which can include speaking, understanding speech, reading, and writing.

Option C: dysphasia is sometimes used interchangeably with aphasia, but it often refers to a less severe impairment, so it is not the best choice in this context where the ability to speak is lost following a stroke.

Option A: anoxia refers to a lack of oxygen, which is not directly related to the inability to speak.

Option D: dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading, which is also not applicable in this case.

Therefore, the best choice is B: aphasia.