The nurse assesses agnosia in a client who had a CVA. An example of this disturbance would be an inability to
A) read and comprehend writing.
B) recognize eating utensils.
C) see past the midline.
D) use the limbs purposefully.

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Agnosia is a disturbance in the ability to recognize familiar objects through the senses. The most common types are visual and auditory. A client with visual agnosia may examine objects curiously but be unable to determine their function.

The Nurse Assesses Agnosia in a Client Who Had a CVA