The nurse is caring for a patient who is having difficulty understanding the written and spoken word. Which type of aphasia will the nurse report to the oncoming shift?

A) Expressive
B) Receptive
C) Global
D) Motor

Expressive Aphasia

A condition characterized by the loss of the ability to produce language (spoken or written), typically caused by damage to the brain's language areas.

Receptive Aphasia

A language disorder resulting from damage to the brain's language comprehension area, causing difficulty understanding spoken or written language.

Global Aphasia

A severe form of aphasia where individuals lose the ability to understand language, speak, read, or write due to extensive damage to the language areas of the brain.