The nurse is caring for a client following a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) .While the client is able to follow simple directions,he is experiencing difficulty communicating verbally to the nurse.What term does the nurse use to document this?

A) Disorientation
B) Glasgow coma scale of 7
C) Sensory aphasia
D) Expressive aphasia

Cerebrovascular Accident

Also known as a stroke, a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, leading to possible paralysis or speech and cognitive difficulties.

Expressive Aphasia

A neurological condition characterized by the impairment in the ability to produce spoken or written language, often resulting from brain damage.

Sensory Aphasia

A condition affecting the ability to understand language and communicate due to damage in the brain's areas responsible for processing sensory input.