@scrub_laddy: Hey there! So this is in no way supposed to mock patients who have expressive aphasia. I worked with stroke specific patients for 2 years prior to moving to the ER. I make videos like this to show people what this looks like. It’s when you can understand things but due to damage to the brain you are unable to communicate clearly often times resulting in a few words or phrases. The hope is that over time these symptoms will improve as the brain heals. That’s all, thanks! #healthcare #nurse #nursesoftiktok
It’s gotta be so frustrating for them. I feel so bad that I can’t help them with what they need
2025-06-17 22:19:03
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Taylor :
one time they told me "round food" and tell me why I listed off everything BUT pizza
2025-06-17 23:34:42
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Shannon BSN, RN :
True Story. I feel we have a certain amount of telepathy as nurses lol
2025-07-18 15:47:21
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samantha_marie :
It’s so hard because you can see that they know what they want to say, but they just can’t. Breaks my heart 😭
2025-06-18 00:28:12
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amandapoko97 :
Speech therapist here and THE ACCURACY 😂
2025-06-18 03:22:44
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ellie s :
can’t count the amount of times i’ve said “hey, we got there!!”
2025-06-18 06:36:17
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Rachael 💜💜 :
I work on a neuro unit right now and have been there for almost 2 1/2 years. Expressive aphasia is just about the worst. Our therapy staff has cards patients can point at for things if they can't write for some reason. You just gotta have patience because as frustrated as you may be, imagine being the person that can't get their words out.
2025-06-18 05:18:14
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GenJones 🇺🇸🆘 :
This is one of the hardest things to do without totally frustrating the patient beyond belief
2025-06-18 00:08:33
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Leigh 🫶 :
I work in a nursing home and tbh, these are my favourite residents sometimes 😂 They're so patient with us, and there's an added level to the conversation when navigating dementia and aphasia. we have a good time 🫶
2025-07-21 18:58:06
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Shark Ranger :
I had a gentleman come to get a Covid test and he did not speak English. I could get a translator no problem, but I couldn't tell what language he spoke! I was really stumped, but we got there!
2025-06-17 23:45:35
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Haley McCormick135 :
It is so frustrating for aphasic patients. I know what it is like to not be able to express myself. thankfully it was short term. thank u for all u do!
2025-06-17 23:48:10
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Steph :
“Table! Table table table!” it’s so frustrating for them because cognitively there’s no deficit. They know exactly what they want and exactly what they’re trying to say, and they know they’re not saying what they need to say to get their point across.
2025-06-18 19:46:04
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𝖋𝖎𝖓𝖓☆ :
kept saying "its missing, somethings missing" took me 5 minutes to realize he wanted his door closed
2025-07-21 19:33:58
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Hannah :
Had a patient like that once but the only words he could say was “oh god” so he’d press the call light and just say “oh gooooood” “oh god” and when we finally figured it out he threw his hands up and said “OH GOD!” And we all went “praise God we got it” lol
2025-06-19 10:47:59
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James :
Dude. This is hilarious. My hubby had a stoke at 38 and this was our life for the first few days. Everything was 2001. The staff were amazing and with speech therapy he’s almost back 100%. The 2001 had me sad but giggling at the same time. 2001! 2001!!
2025-06-19 01:03:22
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Dana Crisp :
it is so difficult when working with them for PT. But we have the list we go through as well.
2025-06-18 01:43:00
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🫠 :
Can you ask them to mimic the action of the word they're trying to say or does that not work?
2025-06-23 07:47:32
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B.r.i.t.t.a.n.y.R :
my lady's word was no and help, it was very awkward when she would get frustrated and cry yelling no and help at me as we worked it out
2025-06-18 02:42:07
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dai_li_surveillance_van :
I hate when people treat them or talk to them like they're demented. My dad had a major ischimic stroke with bad expressive aphasia, and now I have a bit of a soft spot for my aphasic pts
2025-06-19 19:13:32
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nursejill :
I did neuro for a while. I'm not the most patient person but aphasia did bring out my best effort. I cannot imagine
2025-06-19 01:05:14
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Dodger :
Would those like aac devices work for something like this or does the language output also mess up that?
2025-06-18 22:37:51
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Badger 🇨🇦 :
my brother I felt that
2025-06-18 04:27:28
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Nursingstripes🏳️🌈🆘🇺🇸 :
Neuro is my least favorite due to exactly this. They get frustrated, I get frustrated. God bless everyone who does neuro, you are amazing.
2025-06-18 18:44:57
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Nybor :
during my practicum for HCA, one of the tenants (assisted living) could only say olly and the care aides were able to have conversations with her! it was amazing to see and definitely a good experience to learn watching body language
2025-07-07 07:55:09
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Lori Poseley Kopp :
not shirt but shit? haha
2025-06-18 03:15:51
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