The inability to speak is defined as:

apnea
dysphagia
dyspnea
aphasia

aphasia

Rationale: Aphasia is the inability to speak as the brain is impaired, often following a stroke.

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A. performs a patient assessment B. contacts family members ANS: A

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Body heat is lost by ________ when surrounding warmer air rises and is replaced by cooler air.

A. radiation B. evaporation C. circulation D. convection

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