The patient can follow directions but cannot pronounce words to express needs or thoughts.Which term will the nurse use to document this assessment finding?

A) Expressive aphasia
B) Receptive aphasia
C) Primary dysphagia
D) Vocal dysphagia

Expressive Aphasia

A condition affecting speech production and the ability to write, typically resulting from damage to the brain's language regions.

Receptive Aphasia

A language disorder marked by difficulty understanding spoken or written language, often caused by damage to the brain's language areas.

Primary Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing due to problems inherent to the muscles or nerves involved in the swallowing process.